YEARLY HIGH
2.6528 CNY
YEARLY LOW
2.4138 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5539 CNY

2020 XCD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 2.6528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.4138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2390 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5622 to the December average rate of 2.4200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6528 was down 0.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,264 CNY
2019 Average 12,783 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 12,069 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,195.17 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6493
2.3992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.6027, compared to 2.5051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0676 CNY (High: 2.6325 / Low: 2.5649). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 CNY (High: 2.4319 / Low: 2.4138).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0676
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 2.6285) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0929 (+3.66%).

2020 Avg (May) 2.6285
2019 Avg (May) 2.5356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5813 2.5382 2.5622
February 2.6052 2.5667 2.5886
March 2.6325 2.5649 2.6001
April 2.6273 2.6035 2.6165
May 2.6528 2.6132 2.6285
June 2.6374 2.6118 2.6205
July 2.6165 2.5810 2.5940
August 2.5831 2.5342 2.5644
September 2.5335 2.4994 2.5214
October 2.5128 2.4610 2.4879
November 2.4763 2.4261 2.4431
December 2.4319 2.4138 2.4200