YEARLY HIGH
1439.4910 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1298.0518 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1370.0760 GNF

2018 CNY to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 1439.4910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 1298.0518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 141.4392 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1401.9120 to the December average rate of 1328.2900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1439.4910 was up 3.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 1386.4115, 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 35,987,274 GNF
2017 Average 33,756,953 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 32,451,295 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,535,979.10 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1443.8727
1300.5507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to GNF 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 1415.8883, compared to 1324.2637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 91.6246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1415.8883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1324.2637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 52.5071 GNF (High: 1431.8520 / Low: 1379.3449). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.7570 GNF (High: 1328.7960 / Low: 1314.0390).

January Spread (Volatile) ±52.5071
September Spread (Stable) ±14.7570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 49.4223 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.4223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1431.9292) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1346.1921), the exchange rate shifted by +85.7371 (+6.37%).

2018 Avg (April) 1431.9292
2017 Avg (April) 1346.1921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1431.8520 1379.3449 1401.9120
February 1438.1867 1416.8543 1424.5741
March 1436.2436 1416.5821 1424.6781
April 1439.4910 1423.2104 1431.9292
May 1426.1321 1402.4514 1415.2284
June 1414.4973 1362.0466 1397.0082
July 1367.2294 1326.5852 1347.5859
August 1330.0089 1299.7214 1321.6076
September 1328.7960 1314.0390 1322.4787
October 1328.4514 1298.0518 1312.4942
November 1324.2294 1298.5499 1313.1259
December 1344.8488 1313.0773 1328.2900