YEARLY HIGH
10.7878 INR
YEARLY LOW
9.7355 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3382 INR

2018 CNY to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 10.7878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 9.7355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0522 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9050 to the December average rate of 10.2641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7878 was up 8.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.9889, 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 269,694 INR
2017 Average 240,891 INR
Yearly Trough Low 243,388 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,305.95 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.7160
9.8313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to INR 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 10.3153, compared to 10.3611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.5715 INR (High: 10.5901 / Low: 10.0186). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1127 INR (High: 10.3521 / Low: 10.2394).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5715
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1127

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 0.2870 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 10.6423) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.8155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8268 (+8.42%).

2018 Avg (October) 10.6423
2017 Avg (October) 9.8155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1240 9.7355 9.9050
February 10.3074 10.0646 10.1934
March 10.3521 10.2394 10.2860
April 10.5766 10.2859 10.4251
May 10.7352 10.4918 10.5994
June 10.6039 10.3352 10.4827
July 10.4023 10.0555 10.2264
August 10.3826 10.0125 10.1582
September 10.6168 10.3874 10.5204
October 10.7878 10.5314 10.6423
November 10.5901 10.0186 10.3553
December 10.4917 10.0086 10.2641