2026 CNY to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 CNY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the CNY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 84.6733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 81.1762.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4971 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.8661 to the December average rate of 84.4853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 84.6733 was up 0.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 84.5112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
CNY to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 83.2277, compared to 84.3855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1577 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.6715 SOS (High: 82.8477 / Low: 81.1762). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2835 SOS (High: 84.6733 / Low: 84.3898).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, 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 0.0533 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 84.4853) against the same month in 2025 (average: 79.5141), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9712 (+6.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82.8477 | 81.1762 | 81.8661 |
| February | 83.3714 | 81.9747 | 82.5572 |
| March | 83.3498 | 82.2733 | 82.8080 |
| April | 84.1811 | 82.8445 | 83.5686 |
| May | 84.4282 | 83.6232 | 84.2275 |
| June | 84.6005 | 83.9398 | 84.3390 |
| July | 84.6013 | 83.9737 | 84.2856 |
| August | 84.6733 | 84.3898 | 84.4853 |