YEARLY HIGH
10.2939 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.7031 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4857 RUB

2018 CNY to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 10.2939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 8.7031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5908 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8176 to the December average rate of 9.8088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.2939 was up 13.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.0915, 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 257,348 RUB
2017 Average 215,814 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 217,578 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,769.20 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.9659
8.7132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to RUB 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 9.3310, compared to 9.6403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.9215 RUB (High: 10.0165 / Low: 9.0950). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2346 RUB (High: 8.9377 / Low: 8.7031).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9215
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2346

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3489 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 9.8615) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.7755), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0861 (+12.38%).

2018 Avg (September) 9.8615
2017 Avg (September) 8.7755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9377 8.7031 8.8176
February 9.2811 8.8141 8.9943
March 9.1726 8.8903 9.0360
April 10.0165 9.0950 9.6471
May 10.0261 9.5984 9.7836
June 9.8447 9.4838 9.7076
July 9.5554 9.1321 9.3587
August 9.9695 9.2300 9.7029
September 10.2939 9.5164 9.8615
October 9.7327 9.3846 9.5198
November 9.7677 9.4485 9.5903
December 10.1370 9.5907 9.8088