YEARLY HIGH
3.8743 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.4927 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6901 CNY

2018 AWG to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 3.8743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 3.4927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3816 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5892 to the December average rate of 3.8287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8743 was down 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,371 CNY
2017 Average 18,819 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 17,464 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,907.97 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8864
3.4949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 3.5614, compared to 3.8188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1352 CNY (High: 3.6484 / Low: 3.5132). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 CNY (High: 3.8280 / Low: 3.7969).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1352
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0586 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3.8439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1416 (+3.82%).

2018 Avg (October) 3.8439
2017 Avg (October) 3.7024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6484 3.5132 3.5892
February 3.5586 3.4927 3.5307
March 3.5625 3.5143 3.5421
April 3.5508 3.5015 3.5275
May 3.5965 3.5285 3.5625
June 3.7049 3.5738 3.6162
July 3.8133 3.7004 3.7546
August 3.8661 3.7945 3.8191
September 3.8280 3.7969 3.8126
October 3.8743 3.8150 3.8439
November 3.8686 3.8282 3.8538
December 3.8661 3.7974 3.8287