YEARLY HIGH
5.5982 NIO
YEARLY LOW
5.3086 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4396 NIO

2021 CNY to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 5.5982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 5.3086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2895 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3980 to the December average rate of 5.5464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.5982 was up 4.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.3468, 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 139,954 NIO
2020 Average 124,729 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 132,716 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,237.96 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.5648
5.3441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to NIO 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 5.4103, compared to 5.4688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.1468 NIO (High: 5.5508 / Low: 5.4040). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 NIO (High: 5.4579 / Low: 5.4301).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1468
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 5.5464) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.3302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2162 (+4.06%).

2021 Avg (December) 5.5464
2020 Avg (December) 5.3302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4483 5.3381 5.3980
February 5.4272 5.3744 5.4051
March 5.4175 5.3224 5.3761
April 5.4321 5.3086 5.3625
May 5.5508 5.4040 5.4581
June 5.5260 5.4045 5.4623
July 5.4557 5.3717 5.4093
August 5.4455 5.3934 5.4214
September 5.4579 5.4301 5.4417
October 5.5189 5.4508 5.4809
November 5.5354 5.4979 5.5131
December 5.5982 5.5076 5.5464