YEARLY HIGH
0.2284 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.2079 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2187 NZD

2018 CNY to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.2284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2145 to the December average rate of 0.2132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2284 was up 2.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2224, 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 5,710 NZD
2017 Average 5,209 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,198 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 512.34 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2271
0.2115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to NZD 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 0.2195, compared to 0.2179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0095 NZD (High: 0.2174 / Low: 0.2079). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 NZD (High: 0.2250 / Low: 0.2219).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2258) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+7.95%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2258
2017 Avg (May) 0.2092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2170 0.2120 0.2145
February 0.2207 0.2129 0.2165
March 0.2202 0.2158 0.2181
April 0.2244 0.2154 0.2194
May 0.2284 0.2226 0.2258
June 0.2250 0.2219 0.2229
July 0.2235 0.2150 0.2193
August 0.2220 0.2157 0.2192
September 0.2237 0.2181 0.2211
October 0.2261 0.2188 0.2215
November 0.2182 0.2090 0.2128
December 0.2174 0.2079 0.2132