YEARLY HIGH
0.1324 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1202 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1271 EUR

2020 CNY to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.1324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.1202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1301 to the December average rate of 0.1256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1324 was down 0.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1334, 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 3,309 EUR
2019 Average 3,232 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,004 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.80 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1318
0.1211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to EUR 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 0.1290, compared to 0.1251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0065 EUR (High: 0.1267 / Low: 0.1202). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 EUR (High: 0.1287 / Low: 0.1270).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1309) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.19%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1309
2019 Avg (February) 0.1307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1314 0.1280 0.1301
February 0.1324 0.1287 0.1309
March 0.1320 0.1262 0.1285
April 0.1313 0.1286 0.1301
May 0.1306 0.1260 0.1288
June 0.1265 0.1241 0.1255
July 0.1267 0.1202 0.1245
August 0.1228 0.1209 0.1220
September 0.1260 0.1228 0.1245
October 0.1280 0.1249 0.1264
November 0.1287 0.1270 0.1279
December 0.1265 0.1246 0.1256