YEARLY HIGH
0.2069 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1865 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1961 CAD

2018 CNY to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.2069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.1865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1935 to the December average rate of 0.1951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2069 was up 3.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1994, 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 5,173 CAD
2017 Average 4,801 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,664 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.46 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2061
0.1866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to CAD 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 0.2007, compared to 0.1916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0081 CAD (High: 0.2027 / Low: 0.1946). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 CAD (High: 0.1916 / Low: 0.1891).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2045) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+5.31%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2045
2017 Avg (March) 0.1942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1958 0.1907 0.1935
February 0.2027 0.1946 0.1989
March 0.2069 0.2018 0.2045
April 0.2056 0.2000 0.2023
May 0.2037 0.2002 0.2021
June 0.2056 0.1985 0.2029
July 0.1985 0.1911 0.1955
August 0.1921 0.1892 0.1905
September 0.1929 0.1869 0.1900
October 0.1893 0.1865 0.1882
November 0.1916 0.1891 0.1902
December 0.1984 0.1905 0.1951