YEARLY HIGH
23.6829 JPY
YEARLY LOW
21.9271 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.0558 JPY

2026 CNY to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 23.6829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 21.9271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7558 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4805 to the December average rate of 23.6445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.6829 was up 5.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.4233, 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 592,073 JPY
2025 Average 520,645 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 548,178 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,894.88 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.7646
22.3229
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 23.0558, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.0558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.8873 JPY (High: 22.8144 / Low: 21.9271). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1184 JPY (High: 23.6829 / Low: 23.5645).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8873
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0375 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 23.6445) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.1278), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5167 (+17.47%).

2026 Avg (June) 23.6445
2025 Avg (June) 20.1278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.8144 21.9271 22.4805
February 22.7823 22.1020 22.4430
March 23.2524 22.7593 23.0377
April 23.4331 23.0959 23.2908
May 23.5451 22.9791 23.4385
June 23.6829 23.5645 23.6445