YEARLY HIGH
5.3607 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.8327 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1026 CNY

2018 CAD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 5.3607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 4.8327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5279 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1695 to the December average rate of 5.1249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.3607 was down 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.4246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,803 CNY
2017 Average 26,045 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 24,164 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,639.66 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.3548
4.8488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 4.9850, compared to 5.2202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2091 CNY (High: 5.2498 / Low: 5.0407). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0693 CNY (High: 5.2886 / Low: 5.2193).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2091
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.1415 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 5.3126) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0505 (+0.96%).

2018 Avg (October) 5.3126
2017 Avg (October) 5.2621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2436 5.1078 5.1695
February 5.1388 4.9327 5.0280
March 4.9557 4.8327 4.8909
April 5.0012 4.8634 4.9439
May 4.9948 4.9084 4.9492
June 5.0372 4.8638 4.9284
July 5.2331 5.0390 5.1154
August 5.2850 5.2055 5.2481
September 5.3509 5.1847 5.2622
October 5.3607 5.2837 5.3126
November 5.2886 5.2193 5.2577
December 5.2498 5.0407 5.1249