YEARLY HIGH
2.5457 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.1085 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2909 LSL

2021 CNY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.5457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 2.1085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4372 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3294 to the December average rate of 2.4913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.5457 was down 5.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.6995, 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 63,643 LSL
2020 Average 59,580 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 52,712 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,930.73 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.5250
2.1210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to LSL 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 2.2457, compared to 2.3361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2034 LSL (High: 2.5397 / Low: 2.3363). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0590 LSL (High: 2.2451 / Low: 2.1861).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2034
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0590

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0878 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.4913) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2143 (+9.41%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.4913
2020 Avg (December) 2.2770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3876 2.2472 2.3294
February 2.3304 2.2361 2.2850
March 2.3794 2.2589 2.3026
April 2.2451 2.1861 2.2148
May 2.2363 2.1595 2.1878
June 2.2179 2.1085 2.1546
July 2.2848 2.1994 2.2394
August 2.3537 2.2345 2.2857
September 2.3532 2.1868 2.2575
October 2.3706 2.2605 2.3166
November 2.5397 2.3363 2.4263
December 2.5457 2.4373 2.4913