YEARLY HIGH
302.2194 CDF
YEARLY LOW
227.6179 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
268.5288 CDF

2020 CNY to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 302.2194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 227.6179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.6015 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.5760 to the December average rate of 298.8808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 302.2194 was up 23.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 245.0772, 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 7,555,486 CDF
2019 Average 5,982,491 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,690,449 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,865,036.99 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

304.6048
235.9174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to CDF 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 247.7792, compared to 289.2783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.4991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.7792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.2783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 74.6015 CDF (High: 302.2194 / Low: 227.6179). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2877 CDF (High: 242.9469 / Low: 240.6593).

December Spread (Volatile) ±74.6015
February Spread (Stable) ±2.2877

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9347 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 298.8808) against the same month in 2019 (average: 239.3730), the exchange rate shifted by +59.5078 (+24.86%).

2020 Avg (December) 298.8808
2019 Avg (December) 239.3730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 245.9928 241.8425 243.5760
February 242.9469 240.6593 241.6413
March 245.4960 239.7858 242.5903
April 244.8385 240.9244 243.0016
May 256.0493 244.4291 251.4710
June 272.1105 256.2033 264.3953
July 281.8557 270.4347 277.5661
August 286.3441 281.0352 283.3103
September 291.0523 286.1992 288.0569
October 295.1965 268.8898 290.0445
November 299.7313 293.2605 297.8113
December 302.2194 227.6179 298.8808