YEARLY HIGH
92.7771 SOS
YEARLY LOW
82.7158 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.6426 SOS

2018 CNY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 92.7771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 82.7158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0613 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.2352 to the December average rate of 84.1428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 92.7771 was up 3.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 89.9289, 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 2,319,427 SOS
2017 Average 2,143,061 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,067,894 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251,533.18 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

92.7209
82.6609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SOS 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 90.9012, compared to 84.3840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.9012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.3840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.9392 SOS (High: 92.2283 / Low: 88.2890). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7889 SOS (High: 84.7906 / Low: 84.0017).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.9392
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7889

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 3.1161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 91.8826) against the same month in 2017 (average: 83.8577), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0249 (+9.57%).

2018 Avg (March) 91.8826
2017 Avg (March) 83.8577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.2283 88.2890 90.2352
February 92.5469 91.0748 91.8633
March 92.7771 91.2296 91.8826
April 92.6722 90.3277 91.7001
May 91.4047 89.5345 90.5031
June 90.3580 87.2782 89.2229
July 87.4356 84.8636 86.1067
August 85.0205 83.4195 84.4678
September 84.7906 84.0017 84.3602
October 84.4386 82.9396 83.7271
November 84.1702 82.7158 83.4992
December 84.8300 83.5210 84.1428