YEARLY HIGH
0.2108 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1946 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2025 AUD

2018 CNY to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.2108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.1946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0162 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1956 to the December average rate of 0.2027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2108 was up 4.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2013, 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 5,270 AUD
2017 Average 4,827 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,864 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.91 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2098
0.1944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to AUD 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 0.2037, compared to 0.2014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0122 AUD (High: 0.2070 / Low: 0.1949). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 AUD (High: 0.1973 / Low: 0.1946).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+6.67%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2085
2017 Avg (May) 0.1955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1973 0.1946 0.1956
February 0.2041 0.1974 0.2010
March 0.2073 0.2007 0.2039
April 0.2096 0.2046 0.2067
May 0.2108 0.2058 0.2085
June 0.2097 0.2040 0.2064
July 0.2044 0.1978 0.2011
August 0.2036 0.1970 0.1994
September 0.2055 0.1998 0.2027
October 0.2064 0.2014 0.2035
November 0.2016 0.1965 0.1988
December 0.2070 0.1949 0.2027