YEARLY HIGH
0.9017 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.7593 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8366 BRL

2021 CNY to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.9017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.7593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1423 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8276 to the December average rate of 0.8878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9017 was up 4.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8620, 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 22,542 BRL
2020 Average 18,698 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 18,984 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,557.93 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8982
0.7726
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 0.8324, compared to 0.8408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0568 BRL (High: 0.9004 / Low: 0.8436). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 BRL (High: 0.8409 / Low: 0.8123).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0568
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0412 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.8878) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1009 (+12.83%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.8878
2020 Avg (December) 0.7868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8498 0.7949 0.8276
February 0.8649 0.8287 0.8379
March 0.9004 0.8436 0.8660
April 0.8755 0.8247 0.8553
May 0.8409 0.8123 0.8243
June 0.8072 0.7593 0.7831
July 0.8118 0.7804 0.7974
August 0.8338 0.7973 0.8111
September 0.8443 0.7997 0.8168
October 0.8852 0.8324 0.8620
November 0.8879 0.8449 0.8696
December 0.9017 0.8721 0.8878