YEARLY HIGH
10.7550 BTN
YEARLY LOW
9.7487 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3337 BTN

2018 CNY to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 10.7550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 9.7487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0063 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9023 to the December average rate of 10.2501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7550 was up 8.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.9517, 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 268,876 BTN
2017 Average 240,777 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 243,718 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,157.43 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.7090
9.8289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BTN 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 10.3109, compared to 10.3564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.6467 BTN (High: 10.6542 / Low: 10.0074). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1127 BTN (High: 10.3552 / Low: 10.2425).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6467
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1127

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2796 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 10.6357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.8204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8153 (+8.30%).

2018 Avg (October) 10.6357
2017 Avg (October) 9.8204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0997 9.7487 9.9023
February 10.2945 10.0624 10.1812
March 10.3552 10.2425 10.2847
April 10.5667 10.2670 10.4242
May 10.7046 10.4769 10.5932
June 10.5711 10.3406 10.4800
July 10.3858 10.0657 10.2260
August 10.3877 10.0340 10.1593
September 10.5908 10.3793 10.5111
October 10.7550 10.5185 10.6357
November 10.6542 10.0074 10.3561
December 10.4643 10.0522 10.2501