YEARLY HIGH
1.0170 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.9776 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9927 CNY

2026 BOB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.9776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0081 to the December average rate of 0.9794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0170 was down 4.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0656, 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 5,085 CNY
2025 Average 5,198 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,888 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.71 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0110
0.9765
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.9927, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0171 CNY (High: 1.0071 / Low: 0.9901). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 CNY (High: 0.9806 / Low: 0.9776).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.0081) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0552), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0471 (-4.46%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.0081
2025 Avg (January) 1.0552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0170 1.0045 1.0081
February 1.0071 0.9901 1.0002
March 1.0034 0.9906 0.9971
April 0.9983 0.9825 0.9897
May 0.9880 0.9792 0.9816
June 0.9806 0.9776 0.9794