2023 GBP to CNY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 GBP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the GBP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 9.3881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 8.1596.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2285 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3154 to the December average rate of 9.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.3881 was up 7.65% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.7213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
GBP to CNY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.5451, compared to 9.0513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5062 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.3959 CNY (High: 9.2026 / Low: 8.8066). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1846 CNY (High: 9.2886 / Low: 9.1040).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1801 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 9.2555) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.0870), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1685 (+14.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4215 | 8.1931 | 8.3154 |
| February | 8.3772 | 8.1596 | 8.2563 |
| March | 8.5118 | 8.2345 | 8.3668 |
| April | 8.6917 | 8.4394 | 8.5713 |
| May | 8.8508 | 8.6228 | 8.7191 |
| June | 9.2026 | 8.8066 | 9.0418 |
| July | 9.3881 | 9.1173 | 9.2555 |
| August | 9.2886 | 9.1040 | 9.1951 |
| September | 9.1815 | 8.8698 | 9.0338 |
| October | 8.9898 | 8.6834 | 8.8538 |
| November | 9.0618 | 8.7954 | 8.9531 |
| December | 9.1407 | 8.9385 | 9.0162 |