YEARLY HIGH
3.5712 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.6527 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1111 MXN

2020 CNY to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 3.5712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 2.6527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9184 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7156 to the December average rate of 3.0504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.5712 was up 22.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.9140, 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 89,280 MXN
2019 Average 69,666 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 66,319 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,960.88 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.4978
2.6209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to MXN 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 3.0781, compared to 3.1442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7982 MXN (High: 3.5712 / Low: 2.7729). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0376 MXN (High: 2.7329 / Low: 2.6954).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7982
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0376

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1480 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.1768) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.8679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3089 (+10.77%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.1768
2019 Avg (March) 2.8679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7329 2.6954 2.7156
February 2.8051 2.6527 2.6940
March 3.5712 2.7729 3.1768
April 3.5639 3.3161 3.4248
May 3.5171 3.1063 3.3027
June 3.2580 3.0331 3.1547
July 3.2512 3.1346 3.1952
August 3.2470 3.1582 3.1966
September 3.2904 3.0888 3.1744
October 3.2172 3.1201 3.1596
November 3.1945 3.0360 3.0889
December 3.0884 3.0272 3.0504