YEARLY HIGH
0.4020 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.3508 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3762 GEL

2018 CNY to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.4020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.3508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0512 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3980 to the December average rate of 0.3863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4020 was down 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4120, 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 10,049 GEL
2017 Average 9,250 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 8,770 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,279.31 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4024
0.3494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to GEL 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 0.3876, compared to 0.3647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0321 GEL (High: 0.3835 / Low: 0.3514). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 GEL (High: 0.3895 / Low: 0.3855).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0321
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3980) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+1.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3980
2017 Avg (January) 0.3910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4020 0.3903 0.3980
February 0.3935 0.3850 0.3890
March 0.3895 0.3855 0.3870
April 0.3912 0.3837 0.3870
May 0.3892 0.3814 0.3852
June 0.3848 0.3700 0.3796
July 0.3698 0.3590 0.3645
August 0.3645 0.3551 0.3605
September 0.3632 0.3551 0.3583
October 0.3562 0.3508 0.3538
November 0.3835 0.3514 0.3648
December 0.3896 0.3824 0.3863