2018 CNY to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CNY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CNY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 283.6699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 254.8637.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.8062 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 274.3919 to the December average rate of 262.2548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 283.6699 was up 5.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 269.8831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CNY to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 277.7540, compared to 260.4487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.3053 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 12.1061 BIF (High: 279.0233 / Low: 266.9172). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2058 BIF (High: 260.2914 / Low: 258.0856).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 10.4993 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 281.2745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 246.4192), the exchange rate shifted by +34.8553 (+14.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 280.4056 | 268.8402 | 274.3919 |
| February | 281.6901 | 276.6927 | 279.1394 |
| March | 283.1419 | 277.0914 | 279.3672 |
| April | 283.6699 | 278.7445 | 281.2745 |
| May | 281.4318 | 274.8504 | 278.0908 |
| June | 279.0233 | 266.9172 | 274.2600 |
| July | 268.7241 | 259.3851 | 263.7608 |
| August | 261.5049 | 255.1069 | 259.3496 |
| September | 260.2914 | 258.0856 | 259.0264 |
| October | 261.5498 | 254.8637 | 258.8810 |
| November | 263.3947 | 254.9237 | 259.4196 |
| December | 265.5327 | 257.5993 | 262.2548 |