YEARLY HIGH
283.6699 BIF
YEARLY LOW
254.8637 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
269.1014 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,091,746 BIF
2017 Average 6,377,620 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,371,592 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 720,154.71 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

283.5139
256.6417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.7540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 260.4487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.1061
September Spread (Stable) ±2.2058

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 10.4993 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.4993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (April) 281.2745
2017 Avg (April) 246.4192

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