YEARLY HIGH
0.0279 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0238 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0264 CNY

2018 YER to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.0279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0257 to the December average rate of 0.0275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0279 was up 0.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139 CNY
2017 Average 135 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 119 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.46 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0280
0.0249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0254, compared to 0.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 CNY (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0238). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CNY (High: 0.0253 / Low: 0.0250).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 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 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0276) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+4.39%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0276
2017 Avg (October) 0.0265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0261 0.0251 0.0257
February 0.0254 0.0250 0.0253
March 0.0254 0.0238 0.0252
April 0.0253 0.0250 0.0252
May 0.0257 0.0253 0.0255
June 0.0265 0.0255 0.0258
July 0.0272 0.0264 0.0268
August 0.0277 0.0272 0.0273
September 0.0275 0.0273 0.0274
October 0.0279 0.0274 0.0276
November 0.0278 0.0275 0.0277
December 0.0278 0.0273 0.0275