YEARLY HIGH
0.2337 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.2081 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2192 NZD

2021 CNY to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.2081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2150 to the December average rate of 0.2314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2337 was down 6.72% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2505, 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 5,842 NZD
2020 Average 5,580 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,202 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.95 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2331
0.2117
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 0.2156, compared to 0.2229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0128 NZD (High: 0.2303 / Low: 0.2175). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 NZD (High: 0.2228 / Low: 0.2194).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2314) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+7.37%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2314
2020 Avg (December) 0.2155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2171 0.2119 0.2150
February 0.2159 0.2081 0.2135
March 0.2199 0.2119 0.2153
April 0.2180 0.2123 0.2153
May 0.2170 0.2131 0.2153
June 0.2234 0.2161 0.2193
July 0.2228 0.2194 0.2209
August 0.2258 0.2192 0.2213
September 0.2249 0.2167 0.2194
October 0.2243 0.2173 0.2207
November 0.2303 0.2175 0.2234
December 0.2337 0.2296 0.2314