YEARLY HIGH
0.2029 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1873 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1943 CAD

2021 CNY to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.1873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1966 to the December average rate of 0.2009, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2029 was down 1.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2055, 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 5,073 CAD
2020 Average 4,859 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,684 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.97 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2022
0.1874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to CAD 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 0.1928, compared to 0.1959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0075 CAD (High: 0.2007 / Low: 0.1932). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 CAD (High: 0.1900 / Low: 0.1873).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2009) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1958), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+2.60%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2009
2020 Avg (December) 0.1958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1992 0.1948 0.1966
February 0.1986 0.1938 0.1964
March 0.1960 0.1905 0.1931
April 0.1941 0.1897 0.1917
May 0.1900 0.1873 0.1886
June 0.1931 0.1887 0.1904
July 0.1964 0.1903 0.1932
August 0.1976 0.1930 0.1945
September 0.1982 0.1941 0.1962
October 0.1962 0.1921 0.1938
November 0.2007 0.1932 0.1968
December 0.2029 0.1986 0.2009