USD to CNY Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the USD/CNY pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
7.3499 CNY
10-YEAR LOW
6.2685 CNY
10-YEAR AVERAGE
6.8608 CNY

10-Year USD to CNY Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the USD to CNY exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on April 9, 2025, when the pair was valued at 7.3499. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 7, 2018, dropping to a support floor of 6.2685.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 1.0814 CNY. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 6.7346 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 6.8877 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +2.27%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 6.9621, showing a variance of 0.2011 points compared to the older 5-year average of 6.7610.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 USD over the decade:

Decade Peak High 36,750 CNY
10-Year Average 34,304 CNY
Decade Trough Low 31,343 CNY
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 5,406.85 CNY purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

7.4193
6.1837
201620182020202220242026

USD to CNY Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 6.7610, compared to 6.9621 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.2011 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 6.7610
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 6.9621

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2022, with a trading range of 0.9955 CNY (High: 7.3049 / Low: 6.3094). Conversely, 2021 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.2273 CNY (High: 6.5720 / Low: 6.3447).

2022 Spread (Volatile) ±0.9955
2021 Spread (Stable) ±0.2273

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2021 and 2025, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 4 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2020 and 2021, when the average rate fell by 0.4498 points.

Longest Streak 4 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.4498

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 6.7346) against the newest annual average (2026: 6.8877), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1531 (+2.27%).

2016 Baseline Avg 6.7346
2026 Current Avg 6.8877

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-06-12 6.7665
2026-06-11 6.7755
2026-06-10 6.7746
2026-06-09 6.7761
2026-06-08 6.7759
2026-06-07 6.7753
2026-06-06 6.7764
2026-06-05 6.7743
2026-06-04 6.7721
2026-06-03 6.7667
2026-06-02 6.7638
2026-06-01 6.7678
2026-05-31 6.7664
2026-05-30 6.7664
2026-05-29 6.7717
2026-05-28 6.7801
2026-05-27 6.7791

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