YEARLY HIGH
16.0633 JPY
YEARLY LOW
14.8390 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4744 JPY

2020 CNY to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 16.0633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 14.8390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2243 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7766 to the December average rate of 15.8640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.0633 was down 4.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.7511, 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 401,583 JPY
2019 Average 394,700 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 370,975 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,608.15 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.9408
15.0195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to JPY 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 15.3930, compared to 15.5558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8942 JPY (High: 15.7332 / Low: 14.8390). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1768 JPY (High: 15.9545 / Low: 15.7777).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8942
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3889 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 15.7766) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.0422), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2657 (-1.66%).

2020 Avg (January) 15.7766
2019 Avg (January) 16.0422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0633 15.5011 15.7766
February 15.9426 15.4586 15.7104
March 15.7332 14.8390 15.3215
April 15.4239 15.0646 15.2534
May 15.1883 14.9501 15.0963
June 15.4793 15.0772 15.2001
July 15.3501 14.9367 15.2296
August 15.4792 15.1472 15.2950
September 15.5636 15.3841 15.4997
October 15.7979 15.5027 15.6491
November 15.9113 15.6184 15.7973
December 15.9545 15.7777 15.8640