YEARLY HIGH
6643.4920 IRR
YEARLY LOW
5463.8455 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6145.6508 IRR

2018 CNY to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 6643.4920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5463.8455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1179.6465 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5609.8542 to the December average rate of 6130.8086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6643.4920 was up 21.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 5480.0024, 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 166,087,300 IRR
2017 Average 122,376,681 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 136,596,138 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,491,161.78 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6645.1639
5515.7351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to IRR 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 6046.2159, compared to 6245.0857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 198.8697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6046.2159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6245.0857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 764.3182 IRR (High: 6643.4920 / Low: 5879.1738). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 61.4647 IRR (High: 5896.2253 / Low: 5834.7606).

May Spread (Volatile) ±764.3182
February Spread (Stable) ±61.4647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 151.9058 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -151.9058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 6369.1348) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4714.9688), the exchange rate shifted by +1654.1660 (+35.08%).

2018 Avg (May) 6369.1348
2017 Avg (May) 4714.9688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5873.4043 5463.8455 5609.8542
February 5896.2253 5834.7606 5861.8527
March 5988.9885 5866.0467 5930.5783
April 5990.1367 5909.1916 5954.8308
May 6643.4920 5879.1738 6369.1348
June 6610.6707 6427.7816 6551.0448
July 6487.7887 6392.8866 6444.0671
August 6426.1869 6223.4181 6328.4972
September 6326.2191 6264.4155 6296.8371
October 6283.9322 6092.1005 6144.9313
November 6166.6239 6102.7752 6125.3726
December 6215.3263 6095.4601 6130.8086