YEARLY HIGH
0.5563 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.3075 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4118 CNY

2020 SCR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.5563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.3075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2488 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5069 to the December average rate of 0.3086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5563 was down 2.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,782 CNY
2019 Average 2,526 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 1,538 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,243.81 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5349
0.2880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.4634, compared to 0.3602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1132 CNY (High: 0.5160 / Low: 0.4028). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 CNY (High: 0.3827 / Low: 0.3763).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1132
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0789 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5143) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+4.90%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5143
2019 Avg (March) 0.4903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5429 0.5008 0.5069
February 0.5264 0.5086 0.5120
March 0.5563 0.5032 0.5143
April 0.5160 0.4028 0.4354
May 0.4408 0.3916 0.4086
June 0.4206 0.3985 0.4030
July 0.4017 0.3905 0.3970
August 0.3919 0.3750 0.3880
September 0.3827 0.3763 0.3796
October 0.3778 0.3462 0.3639
November 0.3463 0.3157 0.3244
December 0.3158 0.3075 0.3086