YEARLY HIGH
3297.3370 STD
YEARLY LOW
3184.3425 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3253.1462 STD

2026 CNY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 3297.3370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 3184.3425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 112.9944 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3195.9526 to the December average rate of 3286.9598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3297.3370 was up 3.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 3185.1619, 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 82,433,424 STD
2025 Average 77,515,216 STD
Yearly Trough Low 79,608,563 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,824,860.87 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3297.4413
3186.7263
JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY to STD 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 3247.5106, compared to 3286.9598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.4492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3247.5106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3286.9598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 51.7468 STD (High: 3256.9541 / Low: 3205.2073). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.2161 STD (High: 3292.6173 / Low: 3277.4012).

February Spread (Volatile) ±51.7468
July Spread (Stable) ±15.2161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 1.2552 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 3288.2150) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3102.5996), the exchange rate shifted by +185.6154 (+5.98%).

2026 Avg (June) 3288.2150
2025 Avg (June) 3102.5996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3207.6759 3184.3425 3195.9526
February 3256.9541 3205.2073 3224.4984
March 3248.9472 3223.4069 3232.6677
April 3269.0194 3235.9998 3258.2533
May 3293.0087 3263.1787 3285.4766
June 3297.3370 3276.2916 3288.2150
July 3292.6173 3277.4012 3286.9598