YEARLY HIGH
0.2119 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1968 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2041 SGD

2018 CNY to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.2119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2057 to the December average rate of 0.1989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2119 was up 1.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2090, 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 5,298 SGD
2017 Average 5,108 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 4,919 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378.78 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2114
0.1970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SGD 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 0.2083, compared to 0.1999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0061 SGD (High: 0.2058 / Low: 0.1997). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SGD (High: 0.2089 / Low: 0.2072).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+3.75%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2102
2017 Avg (May) 0.2026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2085 0.2041 0.2057
February 0.2114 0.2061 0.2088
March 0.2089 0.2072 0.2080
April 0.2099 0.2079 0.2089
May 0.2119 0.2086 0.2102
June 0.2102 0.2058 0.2085
July 0.2058 0.1997 0.2029
August 0.2009 0.1990 0.2000
September 0.2016 0.1986 0.2000
October 0.2014 0.1986 0.1994
November 0.1994 0.1971 0.1982
December 0.1997 0.1968 0.1989