2026 CNY to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1480 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1429 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1460 USD

2026 CNY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.1480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1434 to the December average rate of 0.1472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1480 was up 3.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1429, 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 3,700 USD

2025 Average 3,479 USD

Yearly Trough Low 3,573 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.78 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1480

0.1430

JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY to USD 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 0.1457, compared to 0.1472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1457

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0023 USD (High: 0.1462 / Low: 0.1438). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.1472 / Low: 0.1472).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.1476) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+5.98%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.1476

2025 Avg (June) 0.1392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1440	0.1429	0.1434
February	0.1462	0.1438	0.1447
March	0.1458	0.1447	0.1451
April	0.1467	0.1452	0.1462
May	0.1478	0.1465	0.1475
June	0.1480	0.1470	0.1476
July	0.1472	0.1472	0.1472