YEARLY HIGH
2.6260 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.4679 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5546 MXN

2026 CNY to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 2.6260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 2.4679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1581 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5342 to the December average rate of 2.5659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.6260 was down 10.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.9461, 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 65,649 MXN
2025 Average 66,785 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 61,698 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,951.42 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.5933
2.4846
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.5487, compared to 2.5721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1110 MXN (High: 2.6260 / Low: 2.5150). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 MXN (High: 2.5648 / Low: 2.5567).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1110
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.5843) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.7917), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2074 (-7.43%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.5843
2025 Avg (March) 2.7917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5767 2.4679 2.5342
February 2.5250 2.4754 2.4937
March 2.6260 2.5150 2.5843
April 2.5995 2.5291 2.5537
May 2.5648 2.5567 2.5616
June 2.5897 2.5413 2.5648
July 2.5945 2.5683 2.5783
August 2.5694 2.5601 2.5659