YEARLY HIGH
6.8352 CNY
YEARLY LOW
6.6005 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7701 CNY

2010 USD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the USD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 6.8352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.6005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2348 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8283 to the December average rate of 6.6491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,176 CNY
Yearly Average 33,850 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 33,002 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,173.77 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

6.8483
6.6310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 6.8267, compared to 6.7135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was September, with a trading range of 0.1228 CNY (High: 6.8110 / Low: 6.6882). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CNY (High: 6.8294 / Low: 6.8271).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1228
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0775 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 6.8302.

2010 Avg (February) 6.8302
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8294 6.8271 6.8283
February 6.8352 6.8267 6.8302
March 6.8285 6.8254 6.8268
April 6.8284 6.8236 6.8265
May 6.8332 6.8258 6.8288
June 6.8339 6.7823 6.8194
July 6.7824 6.7710 6.7770
August 6.8067 6.7670 6.7881
September 6.8110 6.6882 6.7456
October 6.6933 6.6413 6.6682
November 6.6974 6.6289 6.6530
December 6.6745 6.6005 6.6491