YEARLY HIGH
2.4778 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.3781 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4330 EGP

2021 CNY to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 2.4778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 2.3781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0998 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4270 to the December average rate of 2.4673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.4778 was up 2.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4120, 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 61,946 EGP
2020 Average 57,308 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 59,451 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,494.54 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.4735
2.3995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to EGP 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 2.4237, compared to 2.4422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0467 EGP (High: 2.4639 / Low: 2.4172). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 EGP (High: 2.4778 / Low: 2.4631).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0467
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.4673) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.3990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0683 (+2.85%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.4673
2020 Avg (December) 2.3990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4468 2.4022 2.4270
February 2.4370 2.4111 2.4232
March 2.4328 2.3917 2.4114
April 2.4196 2.3781 2.4057
May 2.4639 2.4172 2.4369
June 2.4590 2.4184 2.4382
July 2.4331 2.4096 2.4222
August 2.4315 2.4148 2.4236
September 2.4428 2.4263 2.4328
October 2.4632 2.4349 2.4470
November 2.4745 2.4529 2.4603
December 2.4778 2.4631 2.4673