YEARLY HIGH
4.3918 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.9724 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1882 ETB

2018 CNY to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 4.3918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 3.9724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4193 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2723 to the December average rate of 4.0911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.3918 was up 4.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.2075, 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 109,794 ETB
2017 Average 88,799 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 99,311 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,483.47 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.3958
3.9957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to ETB 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 4.3192, compared to 4.0573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1687 ETB (High: 4.3647 / Low: 4.1960). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0560 ETB (High: 4.3892 / Low: 4.3332).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1687
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.1566 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 4.3492) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2977), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0515 (+31.89%).

2018 Avg (March) 4.3492
2017 Avg (March) 3.2977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3647 4.1960 4.2723
February 4.3825 4.3180 4.3495
March 4.3918 4.3215 4.3492
April 4.3892 4.3332 4.3625
May 4.3480 4.2889 4.3194
June 4.3125 4.1573 4.2622
July 4.1640 4.0306 4.1056
August 4.0626 3.9837 4.0374
September 4.0757 4.0104 4.0449
October 4.0691 3.9724 4.0290
November 4.0794 3.9921 4.0356
December 4.1363 4.0396 4.0911