2018 BAM to CNY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BAM to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BAM to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 4.1632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 3.7911.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3721 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0044 to the December average rate of 4.0110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1632 was up 2.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BAM to CNY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.9428, compared to 4.0472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1044 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.2122 CNY (High: 4.1586 / Low: 3.9464). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0586 CNY (High: 4.0125 / Low: 3.9538).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1041 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4.0977) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0958 (+2.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0395 | 3.9763 | 4.0044 |
| February | 4.0504 | 3.9353 | 3.9934 |
| March | 4.0125 | 3.9538 | 3.9862 |
| April | 3.9740 | 3.9149 | 3.9583 |
| May | 3.9135 | 3.7911 | 3.8542 |
| June | 3.9439 | 3.8142 | 3.8604 |
| July | 4.1586 | 3.9464 | 4.0225 |
| August | 4.1056 | 4.0021 | 4.0432 |
| September | 4.1632 | 4.0435 | 4.0977 |
| October | 4.1581 | 4.0278 | 4.0656 |
| November | 4.1533 | 4.0026 | 4.0434 |
| December | 4.0348 | 3.9694 | 4.0110 |