YEARLY HIGH
0.0392 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0352 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0372 CNY

2018 DJF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.0392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0360 to the December average rate of 0.0387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0392 was up 0.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 196 CNY
2017 Average 189 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 176 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.91 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0393
0.0353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to CNY 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 0.0358, compared to 0.0385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0013 CNY (High: 0.0372 / Low: 0.0359). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CNY (High: 0.0358 / Low: 0.0355).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0389) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+4.87%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0389
2017 Avg (October) 0.0371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0365 0.0353 0.0360
February 0.0359 0.0352 0.0356
March 0.0359 0.0354 0.0357
April 0.0358 0.0355 0.0356
May 0.0361 0.0356 0.0359
June 0.0372 0.0359 0.0363
July 0.0383 0.0372 0.0377
August 0.0390 0.0382 0.0385
September 0.0387 0.0383 0.0385
October 0.0392 0.0386 0.0389
November 0.0391 0.0387 0.0390
December 0.0391 0.0384 0.0387