YEARLY HIGH
1.0434 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.9659 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9996 CNY

2019 BOB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.0434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.9659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0775 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9831 to the December average rate of 1.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0434 was up 3.06% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,217 CNY
2018 Average 4,788 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,830 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 387.51 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0355
0.9652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.9819, compared to 1.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0459 CNY (High: 1.0434 / Low: 0.9975). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 CNY (High: 0.9752 / Low: 0.9685).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.0223) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9912), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0311 (+3.14%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.0223
2018 Avg (August) 0.9912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9947 0.9708 0.9831
February 0.9826 0.9674 0.9753
March 0.9752 0.9685 0.9720
April 0.9763 0.9659 0.9711
May 1.0013 0.9747 0.9918
June 1.0080 0.9896 0.9981
July 0.9976 0.9875 0.9953
August 1.0434 0.9975 1.0223
September 1.0389 1.0227 1.0296
October 1.0375 1.0181 1.0264
November 1.0190 1.0088 1.0156
December 1.0212 1.0086 1.0143