YEARLY HIGH
26.3803 DJF
YEARLY LOW
25.3397 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.0200 DJF

2026 CNY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 26.3803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 25.3397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0407 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5166 to the December average rate of 26.3034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 26.3803 was up 3.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 25.4203, 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 659,509 DJF
2025 Average 618,761 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 633,492 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,016.61 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

26.3821
25.4379
JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY to DJF 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 25.9339, compared to 26.2783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.9339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.4743 DJF (High: 25.8140 / Low: 25.3397). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 DJF (High: 26.3123 / Low: 26.2965).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4743
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 26.2672) against the same month in 2025 (average: 24.6643), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6029 (+6.50%).

2026 Avg (May) 26.2672
2025 Avg (May) 24.6643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.8140 25.3397 25.5166
February 25.9983 25.5882 25.7376
March 26.0163 25.6788 25.7984
April 26.2284 25.8373 26.0238
May 26.3803 26.0682 26.2672
June 26.3210 26.1456 26.2595
July 26.3627 26.1651 26.2533
August 26.3123 26.2965 26.3034