YEARLY HIGH
2226.2109 IDR
YEARLY LOW
2053.4437 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2142.1387 IDR

2018 CNY to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 2226.2109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2053.4437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.7672 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2087.0441 to the December average rate of 2106.3708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2226.2109 was up 6.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 2084.7408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 55,655,272 IDR
2017 Average 49,518,895 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 51,336,094 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,319,178.77 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2214.9110
2075.4198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to IDR 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 2161.4210, compared to 2122.8563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.5646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2161.4210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2122.8563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 125.8049 IDR (High: 2185.1547 / Low: 2059.3498). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.4222 IDR (High: 2200.4004 / Low: 2182.9783).

November Spread (Volatile) ±125.8049
April Spread (Stable) ±17.4222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 80.5092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -80.5092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2195.0225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2039.4074), the exchange rate shifted by +155.6151 (+7.63%).

2018 Avg (October) 2195.0225
2017 Avg (October) 2039.4074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2129.4822 2059.8716 2087.0441
February 2167.5462 2128.8762 2148.1123
March 2192.2941 2158.1830 2176.3555
April 2200.4004 2182.9783 2191.0912
May 2221.8189 2169.3743 2203.2867
June 2179.3796 2140.8836 2162.6361
July 2150.5376 2095.2817 2125.8184
August 2110.8603 2068.0855 2093.7801
September 2112.1185 2093.8862 2101.6330
October 2226.2109 2123.0234 2195.0225
November 2185.1547 2059.3498 2114.5133
December 2120.9368 2053.4437 2106.3708