YEARLY HIGH
0.2517 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.2277 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2390 CNY

2018 ETB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.2517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.2277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2341 to the December average rate of 0.2444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2517 was down 18.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,259 CNY
2017 Average 1,418 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 1,138 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.18 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2501
0.2273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.2316, compared to 0.2465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0092 CNY (High: 0.2383 / Low: 0.2291). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 CNY (High: 0.2308 / Low: 0.2278).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2482) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2574), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-3.57%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2482
2017 Avg (October) 0.2574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2383 0.2291 0.2341
February 0.2316 0.2282 0.2299
March 0.2314 0.2277 0.2299
April 0.2308 0.2278 0.2292
May 0.2332 0.2300 0.2315
June 0.2405 0.2319 0.2347
July 0.2481 0.2402 0.2436
August 0.2510 0.2461 0.2477
September 0.2494 0.2454 0.2472
October 0.2517 0.2458 0.2482
November 0.2505 0.2451 0.2478
December 0.2476 0.2418 0.2444