YEARLY HIGH
3.5846 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.2616 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4511 CNY

2020 BBD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 3.5846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.2616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3230 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4622 to the December average rate of 3.2701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.5846 was down 0.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.5895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,923 CNY
2019 Average 17,273 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 16,308 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,615.00 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.5799
3.2419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CNY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.5170, compared to 3.3851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0913 CNY (High: 3.5572 / Low: 3.4659). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 CNY (High: 3.2862 / Low: 3.2616).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0913
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 3.5518) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1255 (+3.66%).

2020 Avg (May) 3.5518
2019 Avg (May) 3.4263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4880 3.4299 3.4622
February 3.5204 3.4684 3.4979
March 3.5572 3.4659 3.5134
April 3.5501 3.5181 3.5355
May 3.5846 3.5312 3.5518
June 3.5639 3.5292 3.5410
July 3.5356 3.4876 3.5053
August 3.4905 3.4244 3.4652
September 3.4234 3.3774 3.4070
October 3.3954 3.3255 3.3618
November 3.3461 3.2783 3.3013
December 3.2862 3.2616 3.2701