YEARLY HIGH
0.2450 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1976 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2105 AUD

2020 CNY to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.2450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.1976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0474 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2104 to the December average rate of 0.2028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2450 was up 14.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,126 AUD
2019 Average 5,206 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,941 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,184.94 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2323
0.1974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to AUD 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 0.2166, compared to 0.2043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0285 AUD (High: 0.2450 / Low: 0.2165). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 AUD (High: 0.2018 / Low: 0.1976).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2294) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+9.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2294
2019 Avg (March) 0.2103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2154 0.2046 0.2104
February 0.2197 0.2123 0.2146
March 0.2450 0.2165 0.2294
April 0.2353 0.2156 0.2245
May 0.2220 0.2101 0.2161
June 0.2073 0.2013 0.2048
July 0.2060 0.1981 0.2030
August 0.2018 0.1976 0.2003
September 0.2086 0.1985 0.2031
October 0.2126 0.2047 0.2087
November 0.2132 0.2054 0.2080
December 0.2066 0.1988 0.2028