YEARLY HIGH
3.4274 MXN
YEARLY LOW
3.0291 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1443 MXN

2021 CNY to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 3.4274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 3.0291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3983 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0843 to the December average rate of 3.2801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.4274 was down 4.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.5712, 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 85,684 MXN
2020 Average 77,808 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 75,726 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,957.53 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.3006
3.0547
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 3.1192, compared to 3.1695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2485 MXN (High: 3.4274 / Low: 3.1789). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0599 MXN (High: 3.1313 / Low: 3.0714).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2485
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0599

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1142 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 3.2690) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.0889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1801 (+5.83%).

2021 Avg (November) 3.2690
2020 Avg (November) 3.0889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2036 3.0291 3.0843
February 3.2420 3.0871 3.1409
March 3.2944 3.1187 3.1893
April 3.1266 3.0440 3.0752
May 3.1313 3.0714 3.1065
June 3.2038 3.0658 3.1190
July 3.1155 3.0546 3.0804
August 3.1426 3.0680 3.1000
September 3.2004 3.0808 3.1022
October 3.2341 3.1588 3.1853
November 3.4274 3.1789 3.2690
December 3.3731 3.2108 3.2801