YEARLY HIGH
8.0030 CNY
YEARLY LOW
7.1593 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6344 CNY

2021 EUR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EUR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 8.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 7.1593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8437 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8778 to the December average rate of 7.2018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.0030 was down 3.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.3209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,015 CNY
2020 Average 39,375 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 35,797 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,218.42 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.9454
7.1342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to CNY 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 7.7986, compared to 7.4703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2826 CNY (High: 7.4419 / Low: 7.1593). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0683 CNY (High: 7.2343 / Low: 7.1659).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2826
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0683

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1592 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 7.8778) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.6887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1891 (+2.46%).

2021 Avg (January) 7.8778
2020 Avg (January) 7.6887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0030 7.7924 7.8778
February 7.8635 7.7451 7.8188
March 7.8196 7.6846 7.7488
April 7.8618 7.7229 7.8032
May 7.8667 7.7628 7.8094
June 7.7990 7.6556 7.7335
July 7.6970 7.6168 7.6597
August 7.6798 7.5839 7.6249
September 7.6696 7.4615 7.6012
October 7.4901 7.4020 7.4466
November 7.4419 7.1593 7.2875
December 7.2343 7.1659 7.2018