YEARLY HIGH
18.0258 ISK
YEARLY LOW
15.3940 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3448 ISK

2018 CNY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 18.0258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 15.3940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6318 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9853 to the December average rate of 17.4827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.0258 was up 6.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.9108, 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 450,645 ISK
2017 Average 394,499 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 384,850 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,795.75 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.9192
15.5249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to ISK 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 16.0537, compared to 16.6359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.6359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.1555 ISK (High: 17.4420 / Low: 16.2865). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2322 ISK (High: 16.0931 / Low: 15.8609).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1555
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6598 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 17.7197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.7239), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9958 (+12.69%).

2018 Avg (November) 17.7197
2017 Avg (November) 15.7239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0931 15.8609 15.9853
February 16.2781 15.7723 15.9677
March 15.8546 15.5851 15.7341
April 16.0090 15.6091 15.8155
May 16.6294 15.9957 16.3051
June 16.8978 15.9230 16.5147
July 16.1429 15.3940 15.8549
August 15.9249 15.5851 15.7244
September 16.5287 15.7555 16.1102
October 17.4420 16.2865 16.9234
November 18.0258 17.4348 17.7197
December 18.0030 16.8902 17.4827