YEARLY HIGH
5.0809 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.2360 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7089 CNY

2018 BND to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 5.0809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 4.2360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8449 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8620 to the December average rate of 4.3939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.0809 was up 2.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.9741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,404 CNY
2017 Average 24,476 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 21,180 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,224.40 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.9656
4.3419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 4.7464, compared to 4.6714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.7122 CNY (High: 5.0502 / Low: 4.3380). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 CNY (High: 4.8250 / Low: 4.7871).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7122
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3948 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.7886) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8859), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0973 (-1.99%).

2018 Avg (November) 4.7886
2017 Avg (November) 4.8859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8973 4.8036 4.8620
February 4.8419 4.7295 4.7905
March 4.8250 4.7871 4.8067
April 4.8096 4.7324 4.7843
May 4.7983 4.3619 4.7161
June 4.9110 4.2360 4.5187
July 4.9531 4.4732 4.7424
August 4.9862 4.5039 4.5471
September 5.0209 4.5165 4.6428
October 5.0418 4.8700 4.9136
November 5.0809 4.4048 4.7886
December 5.0502 4.3380 4.3939