2020 CNY to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7170 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0119 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3847 ZAR

2020 CNY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 2.7170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.0119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7051 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0806 to the December average rate of 2.2738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7170 was up 23.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1950, 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 67,926 ZAR

2019 Average 52,283 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 50,298 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,627.71 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6892

2.0253

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to ZAR 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 2.3695, compared to 2.3999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3695

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3329 ZAR (High: 2.5242 / Low: 2.1913). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0605 ZAR (High: 2.4752 / Low: 2.4147).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3329

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1394 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.6339) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5278 (+25.06%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.6339

2019 Avg (April) 2.1061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1634	2.0119	2.0806
February	2.2411	2.1120	2.1519
March	2.5242	2.1913	2.3755
April	2.7170	2.5621	2.6339
May	2.6788	2.4214	2.5571
June	2.4618	2.3403	2.4177
July	2.4479	2.3449	2.3917
August	2.5412	2.4140	2.4847
September	2.5186	2.3899	2.4540
October	2.4752	2.4147	2.4446
November	2.4322	2.3002	2.3507
December	2.3304	2.2232	2.2738