YEARLY HIGH
4.3999 UAH
YEARLY LOW
4.0770 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2283 UAH

2021 CNY to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 4.3999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 4.0770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3229 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3580 to the December average rate of 4.2726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.3999 was up 1.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.3506, 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 109,997 UAH
2020 Average 97,847 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 101,925 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,072.11 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.3833
4.0800
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 4.2908, compared to 4.1658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1888 UAH (High: 4.2661 / Low: 4.0773). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0537 UAH (High: 4.3411 / Low: 4.2874).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1888
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0651 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.3580) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.4907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8673 (+24.85%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.3580
2020 Avg (January) 3.4907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3999 4.3234 4.3580
February 4.3411 4.2874 4.3127
March 4.3326 4.2432 4.2679
April 4.3203 4.2262 4.2779
May 4.3259 4.2633 4.2926
June 4.3000 4.2030 4.2358
July 4.2338 4.1280 4.1983
August 4.1709 4.0935 4.1331
September 4.1827 4.1101 4.1388
October 4.1385 4.0770 4.1053
November 4.2661 4.0773 4.1465
December 4.3046 4.2217 4.2726