2026 USD to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9973 CNY

YEARLY LOW

6.7638 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.8613 CNY

2026 USD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the USD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 6.9973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 6.7638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2335 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9719 to the December average rate of 6.7723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.9973 was down 4.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.3499, 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 34,987 CNY

2025 Average 35,936 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 33,819 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,167.37 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.9919

6.7523

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 6.8613, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1104 CNY (High: 6.9517 / Low: 6.8413). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 CNY (High: 6.7764 / Low: 6.7638).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1104

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0616 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 6.9719) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.2950), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3230 (-4.43%).

2026 Avg (January) 6.9719

2025 Avg (January) 7.2950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.9973	6.9464	6.9719
February	6.9517	6.8413	6.9103
March	6.9125	6.8582	6.8927
April	6.8856	6.8160	6.8387
May	6.8282	6.7664	6.7820
June	6.7764	6.7638	6.7723