YEARLY HIGH
3.7762 HNL
YEARLY LOW
3.3339 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6191 HNL

2018 CNY to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 3.7762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 3.3339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4423 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6774 to the December average rate of 3.5206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.7762 was up 3.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6322, 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 94,405 HNL
2017 Average 86,859 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 83,348 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,057.07 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.7854
3.4522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to HNL 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 3.7238, compared to 3.5143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2227 HNL (High: 3.5566 / Low: 3.3339). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 HNL (High: 3.5259 / Low: 3.4929).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2227
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

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 0.1354 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 3.7577) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.4034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3542 (+10.41%).

2018 Avg (April) 3.7577
2017 Avg (April) 3.4034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7534 3.6193 3.6774
February 3.7628 3.7092 3.7326
March 3.7669 3.7155 3.7370
April 3.7762 3.7338 3.7577
May 3.7566 3.7148 3.7316
June 3.7559 3.6231 3.7064
July 3.6244 3.5144 3.5710
August 3.5252 3.4661 3.5071
September 3.5259 3.4929 3.5085
October 3.5122 3.4496 3.4800
November 3.5170 3.4592 3.4988
December 3.5566 3.3339 3.5206