YEARLY HIGH
0.3801 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.3570 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3658 CNY

2021 MDL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MDL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.3570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3754 to the December average rate of 0.3592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3801 was down 10.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,901 CNY
2020 Average 2,003 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 1,785 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.41 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3770
0.3576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.3674, compared to 0.3641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0097 CNY (High: 0.3801 / Low: 0.3704). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 CNY (High: 0.3659 / Low: 0.3613).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3754) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3986), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0232 (-5.82%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3754
2020 Avg (January) 0.3986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3801 0.3704 0.3754
February 0.3748 0.3682 0.3713
March 0.3726 0.3641 0.3679
April 0.3669 0.3619 0.3646
May 0.3659 0.3613 0.3634
June 0.3642 0.3580 0.3617
July 0.3637 0.3577 0.3600
August 0.3702 0.3617 0.3666
September 0.3703 0.3644 0.3670
October 0.3731 0.3643 0.3689
November 0.3670 0.3595 0.3629
December 0.3619 0.3570 0.3592