YEARLY HIGH
0.8620 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.5773 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7475 BRL

2020 CNY to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.8620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2848 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5982 to the December average rate of 0.7868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8620 was up 42.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6067, 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 21,551 BRL
2019 Average 14,274 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 14,432 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,119.22 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8613
0.5743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BRL 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 0.6984, compared to 0.7967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0959 BRL (High: 0.7350 / Low: 0.6391). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0348 BRL (High: 0.8026 / Low: 0.7678).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0959
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0348

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0566 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.8226) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2305 (+38.94%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.8226
2019 Avg (November) 0.5921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6174 0.5773 0.5982
February 0.6405 0.6050 0.6214
March 0.7350 0.6391 0.6953
April 0.7978 0.7251 0.7520
May 0.8310 0.7357 0.7900
June 0.7750 0.6821 0.7335
July 0.7722 0.7314 0.7547
August 0.8145 0.7487 0.7860
September 0.8311 0.7728 0.7924
October 0.8606 0.8200 0.8374
November 0.8620 0.8059 0.8226
December 0.8026 0.7678 0.7868