2018 CNY to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1595 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1434 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1514 USD

2018 CNY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.1595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.1434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0162 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1556 to the December average rate of 0.1451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1595 was up 3.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1543, 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 3,988 USD

2017 Average 3,701 USD

Yearly Trough Low 3,584 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 404.31 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1602

0.1427

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to USD 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 0.1571, compared to 0.1458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1571

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0059 USD (High: 0.1590 / Low: 0.1531). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 USD (High: 0.1466 / Low: 0.1451).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1582) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1455), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+8.71%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1582

2017 Avg (February) 0.1455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1590	0.1531	0.1556
February	0.1595	0.1573	0.1582
March	0.1594	0.1573	0.1582
April	0.1595	0.1578	0.1587
May	0.1581	0.1557	0.1570
June	0.1565	0.1509	0.1547
July	0.1511	0.1467	0.1489
August	0.1470	0.1442	0.1461
September	0.1466	0.1451	0.1459
October	0.1456	0.1434	0.1445
November	0.1451	0.1436	0.1441
December	0.1463	0.1437	0.1451