YEARLY HIGH
0.1300 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1147 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1205 GBP

2022 CNY to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.1300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.1147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1161 to the December average rate of 0.1178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1300 was up 8.93% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1193, 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 3,249 GBP
2021 Average 2,818 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,867 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 382.79 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1270
0.1151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to GBP 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 0.1189, compared to 0.1220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0086 GBP (High: 0.1273 / Low: 0.1187). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 GBP (High: 0.1216 / Low: 0.1190).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.1260) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+11.79%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.1260
2021 Avg (September) 0.1127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1175 0.1147 0.1161
February 0.1184 0.1156 0.1165
March 0.1210 0.1181 0.1197
April 0.1216 0.1190 0.1202
May 0.1217 0.1176 0.1199
June 0.1235 0.1191 0.1213
July 0.1255 0.1217 0.1237
August 0.1251 0.1205 0.1229
September 0.1300 0.1235 0.1260
October 0.1273 0.1187 0.1232
November 0.1228 0.1152 0.1187
December 0.1198 0.1157 0.1178