YEARLY HIGH
1.4018 SEK
YEARLY LOW
1.2449 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3149 SEK

2018 CNY to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.4018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.2449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1569 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2520 to the December average rate of 1.3113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4018 was up 6.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3195, 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 35,046 SEK
2017 Average 31,589 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 31,123 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,922.43 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3862
1.2398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SEK 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 1.3180, compared to 1.3118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0666 SEK (High: 1.3510 / Low: 1.2844). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 SEK (High: 1.2627 / Low: 1.2449).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0666
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

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 0.0479 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.3740) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0992 (+7.78%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.3740
2017 Avg (May) 1.2748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2627 1.2449 1.2520
February 1.3099 1.2449 1.2728
March 1.3290 1.2892 1.3034
April 1.3811 1.3207 1.3435
May 1.4018 1.3532 1.3740
June 1.3740 1.3449 1.3620
July 1.3510 1.2844 1.3141
August 1.3423 1.2908 1.3251
September 1.3393 1.2795 1.3070
October 1.3205 1.2891 1.3073
November 1.3153 1.2964 1.3060
December 1.3206 1.2988 1.3113