YEARLY HIGH
9.8612 CNY
YEARLY LOW
9.3319 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6099 CNY

2020 XDR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 9.8612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 9.3319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5294 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5556 to the December average rate of 9.4080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.8612 was up 0.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.8255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,306 CNY
2019 Average 47,803 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 46,659 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,646.86 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.8233
9.3445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 9.6467, compared to 9.5732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2475 CNY (High: 9.7691 / Low: 9.5216). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0630 CNY (High: 9.4419 / Low: 9.3790).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2475
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1597 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 9.7408) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.5050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2358 (+2.48%).

2020 Avg (July) 9.7408
2019 Avg (July) 9.5050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6582 9.4681 9.5556
February 9.6657 9.5460 9.5797
March 9.7691 9.5216 9.6406
April 9.6930 9.5818 9.6434
May 9.7939 9.6371 9.6901
June 9.8068 9.7339 9.7706
July 9.8612 9.6769 9.7408
August 9.8425 9.7161 9.7834
September 9.7138 9.5554 9.6237
October 9.5921 9.4024 9.4989
November 9.4492 9.3319 9.3844
December 9.4419 9.3790 9.4080