YEARLY HIGH
0.6146 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.4940 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5515 BRL

2018 CNY to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.6146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.4940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1207 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4992 to the December average rate of 0.5645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6146 was up 20.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5094, 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 15,366 BRL
2017 Average 11,817 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 12,349 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,017.07 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6077
0.4894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BRL 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 0.5377, compared to 0.5653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0658 BRL (High: 0.6078 / Low: 0.5419). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 BRL (High: 0.5685 / Low: 0.5557).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0658
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0545 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.5978) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1211 (+25.40%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.5978
2017 Avg (September) 0.4767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5080 0.4940 0.4992
February 0.5238 0.5027 0.5136
March 0.5294 0.5086 0.5187
April 0.5538 0.5258 0.5409
May 0.5861 0.5528 0.5700
June 0.6104 0.5771 0.5840
July 0.5922 0.5449 0.5688
August 0.6078 0.5419 0.5729
September 0.6146 0.5825 0.5978
October 0.5849 0.5246 0.5433
November 0.5678 0.5339 0.5445
December 0.5685 0.5557 0.5645