YEARLY HIGH
0.5851 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.5234 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5460 PLN

2018 CNY to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.5851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.5234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0617 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5307 to the December average rate of 0.5471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5851 was down 3.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6074, 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 14,627 PLN
2017 Average 13,956 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 13,085 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,542.09 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5743
0.5268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to PLN 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 0.5477, compared to 0.5443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0325 PLN (High: 0.5676 / Low: 0.5352). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 PLN (High: 0.5508 / Low: 0.5420).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0325
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.5691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+3.15%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.5691
2017 Avg (May) 0.5517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5380 0.5262 0.5307
February 0.5436 0.5234 0.5339
March 0.5452 0.5346 0.5398
April 0.5539 0.5343 0.5423
May 0.5851 0.5584 0.5691
June 0.5791 0.5648 0.5704
July 0.5676 0.5352 0.5507
August 0.5509 0.5357 0.5424
September 0.5457 0.5288 0.5385
October 0.5501 0.5355 0.5417
November 0.5508 0.5420 0.5452
December 0.5521 0.5432 0.5471