YEARLY HIGH
3.2860 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.1723 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2260 CNY

2021 BBD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 3.2860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 3.1723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1137 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2374 to the December average rate of 3.1851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.2860 was down 8.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.5846, 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 16,430 CNY
2020 Average 17,254 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 15,862 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 568.25 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.2695
3.1774
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 3.2359, compared to 3.2161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0531 CNY (High: 3.2860 / Low: 3.2329). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 CNY (High: 3.1888 / Low: 3.1723).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0470 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 3.2561) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.5134), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2573 (-7.32%).

2021 Avg (March) 3.2561
2020 Avg (March) 3.5134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2665 3.2138 3.2374
February 3.2441 3.2176 3.2325
March 3.2860 3.2329 3.2561
April 3.2837 3.2361 3.2618
May 3.2372 3.1842 3.2147
June 3.2407 3.1905 3.2130
July 3.2556 3.2282 3.2382
August 3.2508 3.2304 3.2392
September 3.2353 3.2163 3.2287
October 3.2254 3.1914 3.2106
November 3.2036 3.1822 3.1949
December 3.1888 3.1723 3.1851