YEARLY HIGH
0.2636 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2421 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2506 BGN

2018 CNY to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.2636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 0.2421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2495 to the December average rate of 0.2495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2636 was down 2.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2701, 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 6,591 BGN
2017 Average 6,412 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 6,052 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.42 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2611
0.2434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BGN 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 0.2537, compared to 0.2475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0104 BGN (High: 0.2632 / Low: 0.2528). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BGN (High: 0.2528 / Low: 0.2491).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2596) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+1.05%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2596
2017 Avg (May) 0.2569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2516 0.2474 0.2495
February 0.2544 0.2467 0.2505
March 0.2528 0.2491 0.2509
April 0.2557 0.2515 0.2530
May 0.2636 0.2568 0.2596
June 0.2632 0.2528 0.2590
July 0.2530 0.2451 0.2491
August 0.2505 0.2448 0.2476
September 0.2475 0.2421 0.2449
October 0.2478 0.2439 0.2461
November 0.2502 0.2459 0.2481
December 0.2520 0.2479 0.2495