YEARLY HIGH
23.8659 ETB
YEARLY LOW
22.1649 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.0942 ETB

2026 CNY to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 23.8659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 22.1649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7010 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.3169 to the December average rate of 23.6976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.8659 was up 7.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.2155, 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 596,646 ETB
2025 Average 483,655 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 554,122 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,524.85 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.8678
22.1759
JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY to ETB 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 22.8882, compared to 23.7122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.7122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.7137 ETB (High: 23.7028 / Low: 22.9891). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2550 ETB (High: 23.8659 / Low: 23.6109).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7137
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2550

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 23.6976) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.5506), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1470 (+21.21%).

2026 Avg (August) 23.6976
2025 Avg (August) 19.5506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.5195 22.1649 22.3169
February 22.7811 22.3065 22.4680
March 22.8466 22.2925 22.6102
April 23.0508 22.6366 22.8776
May 23.7028 22.9891 23.4868
June 23.7970 23.2860 23.5694
July 23.8535 23.5153 23.7268
August 23.8659 23.6109 23.6976