YEARLY HIGH
64.9153 NGN
YEARLY LOW
58.0129 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.5172 NGN

2021 CNY to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 64.9153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 58.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9024 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.8979 to the December average rate of 64.5557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 64.9153 was up 7.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 60.3698, 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 1,622,883 NGN
2020 Average 1,378,533 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,450,324 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172,559.49 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

65.0530
59.0865
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 61.0953, compared to 63.9390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.0953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.9390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 6.0779 NGN (High: 64.8515 / Low: 58.7736). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3755 NGN (High: 63.9671 / Low: 63.5916).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.0779
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3755

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7262 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 64.5557) against the same month in 2020 (average: 58.6946), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8612 (+9.99%).

2021 Avg (December) 64.5557
2020 Avg (December) 58.6946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.2063 58.8199 59.8979
February 63.5795 58.7338 60.3099
March 63.1376 58.0907 59.5837
April 63.0317 58.0129 59.8911
May 64.8515 58.7736 62.8767
June 64.6279 63.4181 64.0127
July 63.7456 63.1988 63.4903
August 63.7019 63.2048 63.5260
September 63.9671 63.5916 63.7357
October 64.5692 63.6512 64.0116
November 64.6383 64.1154 64.3146
December 64.9153 64.2945 64.5557