2018 XDR to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.6891 CNY

YEARLY LOW

9.0362 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.3734 CNY

2018 XDR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 9.6891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 9.0362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6530 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2409 to the December average rate of 9.5885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.6891 was up 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.5656, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,446 CNY

2017 Average 46,845 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 45,181 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,264.80 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.7091

9.0252

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 9.1617, compared to 9.5852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1617

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.2524 CNY (High: 9.5715 / Low: 9.3191). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0506 CNY (High: 9.1554 / Low: 9.1048).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2524

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0611 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 9.6521) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.3420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3102 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (October) 9.6521

2017 Avg (October) 9.3420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.2866	9.1646	9.2409
February	9.2674	9.0849	9.1853
March	9.2157	9.1399	9.1845
April	9.1554	9.1048	9.1336
May	9.1229	9.0362	9.0822
June	9.3150	9.0727	9.1437
July	9.5715	9.3191	9.4342
August	9.6627	9.5199	9.5769
September	9.6642	9.5612	9.6099
October	9.6891	9.5818	9.6521
November	9.6753	9.6038	9.6496
December	9.6716	9.5166	9.5885