YEARLY HIGH
17.3446 ALL
YEARLY LOW
15.5887 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3550 ALL

2018 CNY to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 17.3446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 15.5887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7558 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0347 to the December average rate of 15.7441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.3446 was down 8.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.8693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 433,614 ALL
2017 Average 439,913 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 389,718 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,896.04 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.1637
15.6151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to ALL 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 16.8591, compared to 15.8510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.6930 ALL (High: 17.0237 / Low: 16.3307). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2592 ALL (High: 15.9488 / Low: 15.6896).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6930
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2592

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6554 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 17.0008) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.5389), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5380 (-8.30%).

2018 Avg (February) 17.0008
2017 Avg (February) 18.5389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1573 16.8757 17.0347
February 17.3446 16.6953 17.0008
March 17.0025 16.5930 16.8257
April 16.9262 16.5805 16.7269
May 17.0531 16.7084 16.8567
June 17.0237 16.3307 16.7097
July 16.3465 15.7894 16.0542
August 16.0630 15.7869 15.9114
September 15.9853 15.6471 15.8411
October 15.9123 15.6412 15.7521
November 15.9488 15.6896 15.8031
December 15.9934 15.5887 15.7441