YEARLY HIGH
0.2241 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1942 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2065 AUD

2021 CNY to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.2241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0299 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2002 to the December average rate of 0.2195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2241 was down 8.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2450, 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 5,602 AUD
2020 Average 5,262 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,854 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 748.28 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2215
0.1972
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 0.2004, compared to 0.2126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0127 AUD (High: 0.2205 / Low: 0.2078). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 AUD (High: 0.2007 / Low: 0.1978).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2195) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+8.20%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2195
2020 Avg (December) 0.2028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2041 0.1980 0.2002
February 0.2036 0.1942 0.1994
March 0.2019 0.1967 0.1993
April 0.2007 0.1978 0.1992
May 0.2037 0.1978 0.2005
June 0.2072 0.2015 0.2038
July 0.2107 0.2052 0.2080
August 0.2157 0.2090 0.2115
September 0.2153 0.2078 0.2116
October 0.2136 0.2077 0.2104
November 0.2205 0.2078 0.2146
December 0.2241 0.2163 0.2195