2018 CNY to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2428 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.1359 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1925 SBD

2018 CNY to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 1.2428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.1359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1069 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2091 to the December average rate of 1.1728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2428 was up 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2138, 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 31,070 SBD

2017 Average 28,908 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 28,397 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,672.76 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2443

1.1411

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SBD 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 1.2254, compared to 1.1595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2254

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0499 SBD (High: 1.1975 / Low: 1.1477). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 SBD (High: 1.1562 / Low: 1.1450).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0499

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.2357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1004 (+8.84%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.2357

2017 Avg (April) 1.1353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2329	1.1904	1.2091
February	1.2361	1.2197	1.2265
March	1.2407	1.2224	1.2287
April	1.2428	1.2267	1.2357
May	1.2385	1.2162	1.2291
June	1.2394	1.1996	1.2236
July	1.2027	1.1575	1.1781
August	1.1599	1.1375	1.1524
September	1.1562	1.1450	1.1508
October	1.1557	1.1429	1.1497
November	1.1617	1.1359	1.1529
December	1.1975	1.1477	1.1728