2026 CNY to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 CNY to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the CNY to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 14.1579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 12.8418.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3161 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0232 to the December average rate of 14.0871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 14.1579 was up 9.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.9153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 13.5745, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.5745 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.4463 INR (High: 13.7248 / Low: 13.2785). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1357 INR (High: 14.1478 / Low: 14.0121).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 14.0607) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.8032), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2575 (+19.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.2502 | 12.8418 | 13.0232 |
| February | 13.3027 | 13.0173 | 13.1325 |
| March | 13.7248 | 13.2785 | 13.4881 |
| April | 13.9006 | 13.4778 | 13.6554 |
| May | 14.1579 | 13.8997 | 14.0607 |
| June | 14.1478 | 14.0121 | 14.0871 |