2021 CNY to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2291 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.1831 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2048 HKD

2021 CNY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1.2291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1.1831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1975 to the December average rate of 1.2243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2291 was up 3.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1884, 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 30,727 HKD

2020 Average 28,117 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 29,578 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,148.69 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2276

1.1877

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to HKD 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 1.1993, compared to 1.2102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1993

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0195 HKD (High: 1.2062 / Low: 1.1867). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 HKD (High: 1.2042 / Low: 1.1983).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.2243) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0390 (+3.29%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.2243

2020 Avg (December) 1.1853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2062	1.1867	1.1975
February	1.2046	1.1949	1.1993
March	1.1995	1.1831	1.1924
April	1.1997	1.1840	1.1911
May	1.2188	1.1996	1.2078
June	1.2159	1.1983	1.2079
July	1.2035	1.1954	1.1997
August	1.2042	1.1983	1.2015
September	1.2097	1.2023	1.2049
October	1.2183	1.2059	1.2116
November	1.2252	1.2148	1.2192
December	1.2291	1.2219	1.2243