YEARLY HIGH
17.4716 JPY
YEARLY LOW
15.9386 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7049 JPY

2018 CNY to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 17.4716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 15.9386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5330 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2675 to the December average rate of 16.2716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.4716 was up 0.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.3310, 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 436,790 JPY
2017 Average 415,011 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 398,465 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,324.92 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.3728
16.1087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to JPY 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 17.0704, compared to 16.3394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.7593 JPY (High: 17.4716 / Low: 16.7123). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2342 JPY (High: 16.4335 / Low: 16.1993).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7593
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.4404 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 17.0646) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.4373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6273 (+3.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 17.0646
2017 Avg (February) 16.4373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4241 17.1260 17.2675
February 17.4716 16.7123 17.0646
March 16.9634 16.5645 16.7648
April 17.2873 16.8445 17.0825
May 17.4077 16.8827 17.2153
June 17.2872 16.6713 17.0277
July 16.8981 16.2855 16.5874
August 16.3763 15.9426 16.2141
September 16.5672 16.1630 16.3437
October 16.6705 16.1154 16.2894
November 16.4335 16.1993 16.3300
December 16.5030 15.9386 16.2716