YEARLY HIGH
143.5743 KPW
YEARLY LOW
129.0193 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.2685 KPW

2018 CNY to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 143.5743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 129.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5550 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.0657 to the December average rate of 130.5801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 143.5743 was up 3.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 138.8942, 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 3,589,358 KPW
2017 Average 3,330,903 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 3,225,483 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363,875.52 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

144.1882
128.4131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to KPW 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 141.3468, compared to 131.1902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.1566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.3468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.1902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 5.2829 KPW (High: 143.0956 / Low: 137.8128). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2864 KPW (High: 131.9049 / Low: 130.6184).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.2829
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 5.1711 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 142.3403) against the same month in 2017 (average: 130.9456), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3947 (+8.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 142.3403
2017 Avg (February) 130.9456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 143.0956 137.8128 140.0657
February 143.5743 141.5392 142.3403
March 143.4697 141.5306 142.3431
April 143.5533 141.9984 142.8736
May 142.2970 140.1673 141.2677
June 140.8870 135.7958 139.1905
July 136.0277 132.0490 134.0194
August 132.3218 129.7625 131.4649
September 131.9049 130.6184 131.2848
October 131.0253 129.0193 130.0646
November 130.6089 129.2454 129.7277
December 131.6328 129.3289 130.5801