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
6.8625 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 6.7605 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 6.8603 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +1.48%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 6.9701, showing a variance of 0.2137 points compared to the older 5-year average of 6.7564.

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 34,312 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 6.7564, compared to 6.9701 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.2137 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 6.7564
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 6.9701

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: 6.7605) against the newest annual average (2026: 6.8603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0998 (+1.48%).

2016 Baseline Avg 6.7605
2026 Current Avg 6.8603

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-28 6.7672
2026-07-27 6.7693
2026-07-26 6.7722
2026-07-25 6.7722
2026-07-24 6.7725
2026-07-23 6.7722
2026-07-22 6.7699
2026-07-21 6.7689
2026-07-20 6.7718
2026-07-19 6.7750
2026-07-18 6.7752
2026-07-17 6.7748
2026-07-16 6.7694
2026-07-15 6.7700
2026-07-14 6.7771
2026-07-13 6.7795
2026-07-12 6.7774
2026-07-11 6.7775
2026-07-10 6.7823
2026-07-09 6.7970
2026-07-08 6.7986
2026-07-07 6.7948
2026-07-06 6.7923
2026-07-05 6.7843
2026-07-04 6.7843
2026-07-03 6.7855
2026-07-02 6.7906
2026-07-01 6.7937
2026-06-30 6.7914
2026-06-29 6.7966
2026-06-28 6.7982

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