YEARLY HIGH
24.0995 LRD
YEARLY LOW
19.2368 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.7216 LRD

2018 CNY to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 24.0995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 19.2368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8627 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7442 to the December average rate of 22.8658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.0995 was up 24.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.2988, 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 602,488 LRD
2017 Average 387,541 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 480,919 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,568.60 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.4532
19.4070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to LRD 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 20.7162, compared to 22.7270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.8639 LRD (High: 24.0995 / Low: 22.2356). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2156 LRD (High: 22.8382 / Low: 22.6226).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8639
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6992 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 23.1161) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.6989), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4171 (+68.74%).

2018 Avg (July) 23.1161
2017 Avg (July) 13.6989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.4475 19.2368 19.7442
February 20.6613 19.2820 19.9717
March 20.9370 20.5026 20.7320
April 21.0470 20.6814 20.8126
May 21.5830 20.5958 21.0139
June 22.6361 21.5076 22.0230
July 24.0995 22.2356 23.1161
August 22.6785 22.1477 22.4168
September 23.3015 22.4747 22.5864
October 22.8348 22.4530 22.6384
November 22.8382 22.6226 22.7387
December 23.1235 22.7188 22.8658