2026 CNY to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.9364 JPY

YEARLY LOW

21.9271 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.1780 JPY

2026 CNY to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 23.9364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 21.9271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0093 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4805 to the December average rate of 23.8277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.9364 was up 6.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.4233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 598,410 JPY

2025 Average 520,645 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 548,178 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,231.83 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.9662

22.3045

JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY to JPY 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 23.0697, compared to 23.8277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0697

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.8277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.8873 JPY (High: 22.8144 / Low: 21.9271). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1731 JPY (High: 23.9364 / Low: 23.7633).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8873

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1731

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0375 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 23.8277) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.5034), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3244 (+16.21%).

2026 Avg (July) 23.8277

2025 Avg (July) 20.5034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.8144	21.9271	22.4805
February	22.7823	22.1020	22.4430
March	23.2524	22.7593	23.0377
April	23.4331	23.0959	23.2908
May	23.5451	22.9791	23.4385
June	23.9086	23.5645	23.7275
July	23.9364	23.7633	23.8277