YEARLY HIGH
2.2694 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.8263 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9980 SZL

2018 CNY to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 2.2694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.8263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4431 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8982 to the December average rate of 2.0658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2694 was up 3.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1841, 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 56,734 SZL
2017 Average 49,267 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 45,657 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,077.66 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1790
1.8458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SZL 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 1.9306, compared to 2.0654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2191 SZL (High: 2.2694 / Low: 2.0503). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0445 SZL (High: 1.8997 / Low: 1.8553).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2191
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0671 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.1513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1502 (+7.51%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.1513
2017 Avg (September) 2.0011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9256 1.8689 1.8982
February 1.9335 1.8263 1.8735
March 1.8997 1.8553 1.8738
April 1.9671 1.8742 1.9195
May 1.9994 1.9317 1.9686
June 2.1200 1.9633 2.0502
July 2.0812 1.9235 1.9971
August 2.1442 1.9408 2.0478
September 2.2694 2.0503 2.1513
October 2.1503 2.0521 2.0987
November 2.1005 1.9736 2.0316
December 2.1151 1.9629 2.0658