2018 CNY to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CNY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CNY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 16.2652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 14.5264.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7388 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0094 to the December average rate of 14.8272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.2652 was up 2.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.9270, 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 2018.
CNY to KES 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 15.9064, compared to 14.7646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1418 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.5738 KES (High: 15.8098 / Low: 15.2359). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1290 KES (High: 14.7848 / Low: 14.6558).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6347 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 16.0094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.0392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9702 (+6.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2652 | 15.8018 | 16.0094 |
| February | 16.1735 | 15.9426 | 16.0383 |
| March | 16.0930 | 15.9341 | 15.9990 |
| April | 16.1107 | 15.8122 | 15.9713 |
| May | 15.8863 | 15.7027 | 15.7976 |
| June | 15.8098 | 15.2359 | 15.6231 |
| July | 15.2308 | 14.7374 | 14.9884 |
| August | 14.8127 | 14.5332 | 14.7064 |
| September | 14.7848 | 14.6558 | 14.7108 |
| October | 14.7127 | 14.5264 | 14.6083 |
| November | 14.8715 | 14.6696 | 14.7468 |
| December | 14.9988 | 14.7187 | 14.8272 |