YEARLY HIGH
15.5844 RUB
YEARLY LOW
10.7017 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6558 RUB

2025 CNY to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the CNY to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.5844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 10.7017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8827 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0844 to the December average rate of 11.1712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 15.5844 was down 0.18% compared to the 2024 peak of 15.6123, 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 389,609 RUB
2024 Average 323,327 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 267,542 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,067.38 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

14.3964
10.6525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to RUB 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 12.0437, compared to 11.2680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 2.1551 RUB (High: 15.5844 / Low: 13.4293). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3162 RUB (High: 11.2893 / Low: 10.9731).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1551
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 14.0844) against the same month in 2024 (average: 12.5647), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5197 (+12.10%).

2025 Avg (January) 14.0844
2024 Avg (January) 12.5647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5844 13.4293 14.0844
February 14.0195 11.9412 12.7839
March 12.4674 11.3103 11.8675
April 11.7819 11.1305 11.4073
May 11.4182 10.7017 11.1544
June 11.1527 10.7653 10.9645
July 11.3336 10.8417 10.9977
August 11.2893 10.9731 11.1513
September 11.8698 11.2820 11.6458
October 11.6581 11.0363 11.3720
November 11.4313 10.9816 11.2698
December 11.4607 10.7466 11.1712