YEARLY HIGH
11.9882 BTN
YEARLY LOW
11.0600 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4490 BTN

2021 CNY to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 11.9882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 11.0600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9282 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2916 to the December average rate of 11.8218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.9882 was up 5.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.3633, 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 299,705 BTN
2020 Average 268,457 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 276,500 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,205.13 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.8878
11.0964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BTN 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 11.3207, compared to 11.5773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.4096 BTN (High: 11.5584 / Low: 11.1488). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0960 BTN (High: 11.5290 / Low: 11.4330).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4096
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0794 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 11.8218) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.2576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5642 (+5.01%).

2021 Avg (December) 11.8218
2020 Avg (December) 11.2576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3564 11.2196 11.2916
February 11.3316 11.1618 11.2418
March 11.3697 11.0600 11.1624
April 11.5584 11.1488 11.3932
May 11.4989 11.3108 11.3872
June 11.5047 11.3793 11.4480
July 11.5290 11.4330 11.4972
August 11.5065 11.2841 11.4477
September 11.5104 11.3092 11.3872
October 11.7591 11.4986 11.6597
November 11.8010 11.5734 11.6499
December 11.9882 11.6744 11.8218