2014 USD to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.2406 CNY

YEARLY LOW

6.0509 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1590 CNY

2014 USD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the USD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 6.2406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 6.0509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1897 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0698 to the December average rate of 6.1808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 6.2406 was down 0.24% compared to the 2013 peak of 6.2555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,203 CNY

2013 Average 30,796 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 30,254 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 948.60 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

6.2396

6.0543

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 6.1629, compared to 6.1551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1629

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0925 CNY (High: 6.2136 / Low: 6.1210). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 CNY (High: 6.1514 / Low: 6.1308).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0925

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0375 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 6.2242) against the same month in 2013 (average: 6.1533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0708 (+1.15%).

2014 Avg (May) 6.2242

2013 Avg (May) 6.1533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.0827	6.0509	6.0698
February	6.1421	6.0684	6.0846
March	6.2136	6.1210	6.1674
April	6.2399	6.1925	6.2146
May	6.2406	6.2123	6.2242
June	6.2394	6.1954	6.2169
July	6.2067	6.1701	6.1936
August	6.1786	6.1421	6.1561
September	6.1514	6.1308	6.1410
October	6.1418	6.1154	6.1291
November	6.1418	6.1180	6.1298
December	6.2093	6.1455	6.1808