YEARLY HIGH
9.3859 CNY
YEARLY LOW
8.9001 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1935 CNY

2021 XDR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.3859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 8.9001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4857 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3340 to the December average rate of 8.9288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.3859 was down 4.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.8612, 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 46,929 CNY
2020 Average 48,051 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 44,501 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,428.71 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.3745
8.8883
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 9.2909, compared to 9.0961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1521 CNY (High: 9.0588 / Low: 8.9067). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0549 CNY (High: 8.9550 / Low: 8.9001).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1521
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0549

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 9.3340) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.5556), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2217 (-2.32%).

2021 Avg (January) 9.3340
2020 Avg (January) 9.5556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3859 9.2585 9.3340
February 9.3509 9.2608 9.3097
March 9.3365 9.2708 9.3001
April 9.3555 9.2929 9.3188
May 9.3039 9.1975 9.2575
June 9.2627 9.1895 9.2252
July 9.2546 9.1878 9.2205
August 9.2419 9.1703 9.2069
September 9.2073 9.0812 9.1731
October 9.1098 9.0213 9.0706
November 9.0588 8.9067 8.9766
December 8.9550 8.9001 8.9288