YEARLY HIGH
3356.7766 STD
YEARLY LOW
3116.3278 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3212.0611 STD

2021 CNY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 3356.7766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 3116.3278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 240.4488 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3159.4280 to the December average rate of 3330.6137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3356.7766 was up 4.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 3200.7939, 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 83,919,415 STD
2020 Average 77,953,802 STD
Yearly Trough Low 77,908,196 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,011,219.52 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3348.4319
3134.6137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to STD 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 3177.7690, compared to 3246.3532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 68.5843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3177.7690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3246.3532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 95.6014 STD (High: 3249.7363 / Low: 3154.1349). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.8511 STD (High: 3216.8372 / Low: 3185.9862).

June Spread (Volatile) ±95.6014
August Spread (Stable) ±30.8511

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 31.9853 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.9853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3330.6137) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3161.1062), the exchange rate shifted by +169.5074 (+5.36%).

2021 Avg (December) 3330.6137
2020 Avg (December) 3161.1062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3184.1398 3121.0772 3159.4280
February 3180.3299 3126.2600 3152.4318
March 3180.3458 3116.3278 3156.0588
April 3204.1762 3155.1277 3179.8876
May 3256.2170 3203.0379 3225.3965
June 3249.7363 3154.1349 3193.4111
July 3205.9680 3163.2021 3182.0300
August 3216.8372 3185.9862 3200.7089
September 3262.4122 3198.7745 3210.9262
October 3278.5933 3246.9330 3261.1888
November 3329.1863 3270.7642 3292.6519
December 3356.7766 3321.2943 3330.6137