YEARLY HIGH
28.4030 DJF
YEARLY LOW
25.5172 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.9247 DJF

2018 CNY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 28.4030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 25.5172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8858 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8114 to the December average rate of 25.8295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.4030 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.5890, 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 710,074 DJF
2017 Average 661,676 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 637,929 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,145.19 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.3263
25.4168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to DJF 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 27.8993, compared to 25.9502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.8993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.9502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.0095 DJF (High: 27.8721 / Low: 26.8627). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2545 DJF (High: 26.0952 / Low: 25.8407).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0095
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0310 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 28.0838) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.0292), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0546 (+7.89%).

2018 Avg (February) 28.0838
2017 Avg (February) 26.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.3679 27.3845 27.8114
February 28.4030 27.8518 28.0838
March 28.2157 27.8343 28.0036
April 28.1997 27.9082 28.0810
May 28.1234 27.7220 27.8849
June 27.8721 26.8627 27.5310
July 26.9033 26.0792 26.5000
August 26.1777 25.6713 26.0065
September 26.0952 25.8407 25.9779
October 25.9212 25.5172 25.7281
November 25.8315 25.5690 25.6593
December 26.0414 25.5784 25.8295