2018 CNY to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1031 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.9878 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0462 BOB

2018 CNY to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 1.1031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.9878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1154 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0757 to the December average rate of 1.0028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1031 was up 2.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0795, 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 27,579 BOB

2017 Average 25,676 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 24,694 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,884.58 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1070

0.9852

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BOB 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 1.0854, compared to 1.0070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0854

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0418 BOB (High: 1.0973 / Low: 1.0555). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 BOB (High: 1.1031 / Low: 1.0903).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

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 0.0410 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.0968) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0898 (+8.91%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.0968

2017 Avg (April) 1.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0973	1.0555	1.0757
February	1.1026	1.0877	1.0930
March	1.1014	1.0866	1.0930
April	1.1031	1.0903	1.0968
May	1.0930	1.0757	1.0848
June	1.0817	1.0427	1.0690
July	1.0428	1.0102	1.0280
August	1.0140	0.9963	1.0089
September	1.0200	1.0036	1.0087
October	1.0062	0.9905	0.9985
November	1.0055	0.9878	0.9953
December	1.0106	0.9933	1.0028