YEARLY HIGH
0.2505 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.2125 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2232 NZD

2020 CNY to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.2505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0380 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2184 to the December average rate of 0.2155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2505 was up 10.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2259, 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 6,262 NZD
2019 Average 5,493 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,312 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 950.24 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2377
0.2135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to NZD 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 0.2272, compared to 0.2192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0234 NZD (High: 0.2505 / Low: 0.2271). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 NZD (High: 0.2178 / Low: 0.2125).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2357) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+8.14%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2357
2019 Avg (March) 0.2179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2230 0.2132 0.2184
February 0.2289 0.2201 0.2237
March 0.2505 0.2271 0.2357
April 0.2409 0.2301 0.2354
May 0.2373 0.2255 0.2313
June 0.2233 0.2154 0.2190
July 0.2188 0.2131 0.2166
August 0.2214 0.2152 0.2185
September 0.2244 0.2162 0.2201
October 0.2276 0.2214 0.2241
November 0.2265 0.2161 0.2204
December 0.2178 0.2125 0.2155