YEARLY HIGH
0.7992 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.7156 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7560 CNY

2018 SVC to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.7992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.7156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0836 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7346 to the December average rate of 0.7877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7992 was up 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,996 CNY
2017 Average 3,863 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 3,578 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 418.06 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8006
0.7127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.7278, compared to 0.7843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0272 CNY (High: 0.7468 / Low: 0.7196). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 CNY (High: 0.7868 / Low: 0.7798).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.7933) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0362 (+4.79%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.7933
2017 Avg (November) 0.7570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7468 0.7196 0.7346
February 0.7260 0.7156 0.7225
March 0.7268 0.7175 0.7227
April 0.7243 0.7165 0.7200
May 0.7341 0.7226 0.7280
June 0.7573 0.7301 0.7389
July 0.7793 0.7564 0.7675
August 0.7925 0.7776 0.7827
September 0.7868 0.7798 0.7833
October 0.7972 0.7845 0.7910
November 0.7992 0.7876 0.7933
December 0.7951 0.7814 0.7877