2018 CNY to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |