YEARLY HIGH
0.1585 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1369 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1489 USD

2022 CNY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.1585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.1369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1573 to the December average rate of 0.1434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1585 was up 0.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1576, 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 3,962 USD
2021 Average 3,875 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,422 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.98 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1595
0.1372
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 0.1545, compared to 0.1434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0063 USD (High: 0.1572 / Low: 0.1509). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 USD (High: 0.1585 / Low: 0.1571).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.1577) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+1.93%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.1577
2021 Avg (February) 0.1547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1582 0.1567 0.1573
February 0.1585 0.1571 0.1577
March 0.1584 0.1569 0.1576
April 0.1572 0.1509 0.1556
May 0.1513 0.1473 0.1493
June 0.1503 0.1480 0.1494
July 0.1494 0.1478 0.1485
August 0.1487 0.1447 0.1471
September 0.1449 0.1389 0.1427
October 0.1405 0.1369 0.1391
November 0.1420 0.1370 0.1396
December 0.1450 0.1420 0.1434