YEARLY HIGH
0.9527 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.9173 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9346 CNY

2021 BOB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.9527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.9173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0354 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9397 to the December average rate of 0.9232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9527 was down 8.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,764 CNY
2020 Average 4,999 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,586 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.14 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9470
0.9210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.9373, compared to 0.9319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0215 CNY (High: 0.9388 / Low: 0.9173). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 CNY (High: 0.9415 / Low: 0.9356).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.9448) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0256), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0808 (-7.88%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.9448
2020 Avg (April) 1.0256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9442 0.9320 0.9397
February 0.9399 0.9311 0.9358
March 0.9511 0.9366 0.9428
April 0.9527 0.9362 0.9448
May 0.9400 0.9224 0.9317
June 0.9388 0.9173 0.9289
July 0.9429 0.9322 0.9383
August 0.9415 0.9356 0.9385
September 0.9380 0.9303 0.9355
October 0.9353 0.9243 0.9301
November 0.9281 0.9218 0.9260
December 0.9264 0.9183 0.9232