YEARLY HIGH
0.5490 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.4511 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5021 CNY

2018 NAD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.5490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.4511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0979 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5274 to the December average rate of 0.4843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5490 was down 0.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,745 CNY
2017 Average 2,542 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 2,255 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489.55 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5413
0.4626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.5190, compared to 0.4851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0456 CNY (High: 0.5175 / Low: 0.4719). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 CNY (High: 0.5392 / Low: 0.5260).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0456
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5347) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+2.72%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5347
2017 Avg (February) 0.5206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5378 0.5208 0.5274
February 0.5490 0.5196 0.5347
March 0.5392 0.5260 0.5335
April 0.5314 0.5088 0.5205
May 0.5198 0.5009 0.5091
June 0.5094 0.4721 0.4888
July 0.5199 0.4802 0.4992
August 0.5175 0.4719 0.4890
September 0.4880 0.4511 0.4692
October 0.4875 0.4657 0.4770
November 0.5071 0.4785 0.4921
December 0.5039 0.4727 0.4843