YEARLY HIGH
6.9634 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.0731 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4792 SDG

2018 CNY to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 6.9634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8902 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0913 to the December average rate of 6.9057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 532.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.9634 was up 546.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0770, 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 174,084 SDG
2017 Average 24,559 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 26,828 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,256.14 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.4872
0.5099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SDG 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 2.5149, compared to 4.4436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.2356 SDG (High: 6.8427 / Low: 2.6071). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 SDG (High: 2.6463 / Low: 2.6140).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.2356
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

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 0.1070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.9057) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0210), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8847 (+576.37%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.9057
2017 Avg (December) 1.0210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1175 1.0731 1.0913
February 2.8864 1.1150 2.6401
March 2.8949 2.8356 2.8602
April 2.8928 2.8425 2.8737
May 2.8634 2.8108 2.8353
June 2.8261 2.7158 2.7885
July 2.7234 2.6399 2.6815
August 2.6463 2.5958 2.6324
September 2.6463 2.6140 2.6293
October 6.8427 2.6071 4.9446
November 6.9310 6.8079 6.8681
December 6.9634 6.8743 6.9057