YEARLY HIGH
0.8235 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.7852 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8043 CNY

2021 SBD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.8235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.7852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0383 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8089 to the December average rate of 0.7875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8235 was down 4.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,117 CNY
2020 Average 4,191 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 3,926 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.53 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8200
0.7846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.8101, compared to 0.7985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0303 CNY (High: 0.8235 / Low: 0.7932). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 CNY (High: 0.8031 / Low: 0.7983).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.8165) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8487), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0323 (-3.80%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.8165
2020 Avg (March) 0.8487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8164 0.8013 0.8089
February 0.8118 0.8017 0.8077
March 0.8235 0.7932 0.8165
April 0.8222 0.8114 0.8171
May 0.8135 0.7989 0.8067
June 0.8105 0.7992 0.8036
July 0.8090 0.8009 0.8055
August 0.8075 0.8014 0.8045
September 0.8031 0.7983 0.8014
October 0.8004 0.7931 0.7976
November 0.7983 0.7892 0.7946
December 0.7905 0.7852 0.7875