YEARLY HIGH
4.3506 UAH
YEARLY LOW
3.3976 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9127 UAH

2020 CNY to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 4.3506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.3976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9530 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4907 to the December average rate of 4.3070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.3506 was up 4.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.1812, 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 108,765 UAH
2019 Average 93,523 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 84,941 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,824.08 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.3887
3.4091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to UAH 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 3.6936, compared to 4.1318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4778 UAH (High: 3.9963 / Low: 3.5185). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 UAH (High: 3.7822 / Low: 3.7535).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4778
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0721 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.3070) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.3600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9470 (+28.18%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.3070
2019 Avg (December) 3.3600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6111 3.3976 3.4907
February 3.6111 3.4826 3.5140
March 3.9963 3.5185 3.7722
April 3.9066 3.8125 3.8442
May 3.8189 3.7376 3.7721
June 3.7822 3.7535 3.7686
July 3.9808 3.7768 3.8981
August 4.0179 3.9251 3.9704
September 4.1688 4.0416 4.1121
October 4.2534 4.1648 4.2150
November 4.3343 4.2402 4.2881
December 4.3506 4.2442 4.3070