YEARLY HIGH
0.2716 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.2441 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2574 AZN

2018 CNY to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.2716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.2441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0275 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2634 to the December average rate of 0.2470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2716 was down 4.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2836, 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 6,789 AZN
2017 Average 6,365 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 6,102 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 687.33 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2727
0.2429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to AZN 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 0.2666, compared to 0.2482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0102 AZN (High: 0.2689 / Low: 0.2588). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 AZN (High: 0.2495 / Low: 0.2471).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2702) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0254 (+10.40%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2702
2017 Avg (April) 0.2448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2689 0.2588 0.2634
February 0.2698 0.2655 0.2672
March 0.2714 0.2655 0.2682
April 0.2716 0.2686 0.2702
May 0.2692 0.2651 0.2672
June 0.2665 0.2569 0.2633
July 0.2573 0.2498 0.2535
August 0.2503 0.2455 0.2487
September 0.2495 0.2471 0.2483
October 0.2479 0.2441 0.2460
November 0.2471 0.2445 0.2454
December 0.2490 0.2446 0.2470