YEARLY HIGH
60.3698 NGN
YEARLY LOW
51.1804 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.1320 NGN

2020 CNY to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 60.3698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 51.1804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1894 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.3181 to the December average rate of 58.6946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 60.3698 was up 11.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 54.1615, 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 1,509,246 NGN
2019 Average 1,303,424 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,279,510 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229,735.61 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

59.3605
51.3697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to NGN 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 53.5052, compared to 56.7588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.5052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.7588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.0930 NGN (High: 55.2734 / Low: 51.1804). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6068 NGN (High: 52.3055 / Low: 51.6987).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.0930
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2824 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 58.6946) against the same month in 2019 (average: 51.7196), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9749 (+13.49%).

2020 Avg (December) 58.6946
2019 Avg (December) 51.7196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.8214 51.8986 52.3181
February 52.3055 51.6987 52.0356
March 55.2734 51.1804 52.7604
April 55.2228 51.7463 54.4312
May 55.2212 54.2137 54.7808
June 54.9178 54.3022 54.7050
July 55.6515 54.8538 55.2929
August 56.4366 54.3213 55.5832
September 56.9284 55.7474 56.3067
October 57.3192 56.1734 56.8211
November 58.4744 56.8542 57.8541
December 60.3698 57.9445 58.6946