YEARLY HIGH
0.1624 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1540 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1595 USD

2015 CNY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CNY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.1624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1612 to the December average rate of 0.1550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1624 was down 1.73% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1653, 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 4,060 USD
2014 Average 4,059 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,850 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.34 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1625
0.1543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to USD 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 0.1613, compared to 0.1577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0051 USD (High: 0.1611 / Low: 0.1560). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.1619 / Low: 0.1616).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 0.1618) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.55%).

2015 Avg (April) 0.1618
2014 Avg (April) 0.1609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1620 0.1604 0.1612
February 0.1608 0.1601 0.1605
March 0.1617 0.1599 0.1608
April 0.1624 0.1614 0.1618
May 0.1619 0.1616 0.1617
June 0.1623 0.1610 0.1616
July 0.1618 0.1610 0.1616
August 0.1611 0.1560 0.1580
September 0.1573 0.1566 0.1570
October 0.1581 0.1573 0.1575
November 0.1583 0.1564 0.1570
December 0.1563 0.1540 0.1550