2018 CNY to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3297.8665 STD

YEARLY LOW

3017.7043 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

3125.1142 STD

2018 CNY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 3297.8665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 3017.7043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 280.1622 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3142.4569 to the December average rate of 3054.2104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3297.8665 was down 2.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 3384.9910, 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 82,446,662 STD

2017 Average 80,340,925 STD

Yearly Trough Low 75,442,607 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,004,055.86 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3273.0510

3012.5656

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CNY to STD 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 3182.1170, compared to 3068.1114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 114.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3182.1170

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3068.1114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 108.6918 STD (High: 3285.0462 / Low: 3176.3544). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.7102 STD (High: 3173.2811 / Low: 3154.5709).

June Spread (Volatile) ±108.6918

April Spread (Stable) ±18.7102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 122.9585 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -122.9585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 3251.3439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3223.5157), the exchange rate shifted by +27.8281 (+0.86%).

2018 Avg (May) 3251.3439

2017 Avg (May) 3223.5157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3174.4002	3123.5887	3142.4569
February	3185.9357	3103.9309	3139.5763
March	3165.9341	3127.5844	3145.6794
April	3173.2811	3154.5709	3165.0638
May	3297.8665	3210.3626	3251.3439
June	3285.0462	3176.3544	3248.5819
July	3176.5323	3078.6645	3125.6234
August	3094.9482	3035.0863	3074.7652
September	3085.1958	3055.1064	3070.6931
October	3077.4513	3017.7043	3049.1037
November	3054.8847	3022.9913	3034.2727
December	3078.8334	3024.9461	3054.2104