YEARLY HIGH
0.3152 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3043 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3100 BBD

2021 CNY to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.3152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.3043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3089 to the December average rate of 0.3140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3152 was up 2.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3066, 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 7,881 BBD
2020 Average 7,250 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,608 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.56 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3147
0.3058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BBD 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 0.3090, compared to 0.3109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0051 BBD (High: 0.3141 / Low: 0.3089). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BBD (High: 0.3152 / Low: 0.3136).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.3140) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+2.67%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.3140
2020 Avg (December) 0.3058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3112 0.3061 0.3089
February 0.3108 0.3083 0.3094
March 0.3093 0.3043 0.3071
April 0.3090 0.3045 0.3066
May 0.3141 0.3089 0.3111
June 0.3134 0.3086 0.3112
July 0.3098 0.3072 0.3088
August 0.3096 0.3076 0.3087
September 0.3109 0.3091 0.3097
October 0.3133 0.3100 0.3115
November 0.3143 0.3121 0.3130
December 0.3152 0.3136 0.3140