YEARLY HIGH
0.0039 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0035 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0037 CNY

2018 BIF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.0039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0036 to the December average rate of 0.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0039 was down 5.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20 CNY
2017 Average 20 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 18 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.99 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0039
0.0035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0036, compared to 0.0038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0002 CNY (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0036). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CNY (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0038).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0039) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+2.20%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0039
2017 Avg (October) 0.0038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
February 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036
March 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
April 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
May 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036
June 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
July 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
August 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
September 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
October 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
November 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
December 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038