YEARLY HIGH
2.2295 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.9552 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0617 SCR

2018 CNY to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.2295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 1.9552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2743 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1652 to the December average rate of 1.9841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2295 was up 3.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1611, 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 55,739 SCR
2017 Average 50,277 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 48,880 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,858.15 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1849
1.9480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SCR 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 2.1371, compared to 1.9863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1195 SCR (High: 2.2295 / Low: 2.1101). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 SCR (High: 1.9796 / Low: 1.9588).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1195
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0723 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.1652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2258 (+11.64%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.1652
2017 Avg (January) 1.9394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2295 2.1101 2.1652
February 2.2225 2.1098 2.1533
March 2.2293 2.1214 2.1579
April 2.1916 2.1229 2.1390
May 2.2137 2.0953 2.1178
June 2.1183 2.0430 2.0895
July 2.0464 1.9924 2.0172
August 1.9981 1.9596 1.9852
September 2.0830 1.9773 1.9914
October 2.0216 1.9552 1.9724
November 1.9796 1.9588 1.9677
December 2.0184 1.9603 1.9841