YEARLY HIGH
173.9636 KRW
YEARLY LOW
160.6725 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.4680 KRW

2018 CNY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 173.9636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 160.6725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2911 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.8886 to the December average rate of 163.0125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 173.9636 was down 0.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 174.6279, 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 4,349,089 KRW
2017 Average 4,182,623 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,016,813 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 332,276.39 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

171.5850
161.6083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to KRW 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 169.0198, compared to 163.9162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.0198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.9162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.8004 KRW (High: 170.1344 / Low: 163.3339). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3574 KRW (High: 169.9712 / Low: 167.6138).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.8004
May Spread (Stable) ±2.3574

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.2987 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 170.7536) against the same month in 2017 (average: 166.1326), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6209 (+2.78%).

2018 Avg (February) 170.7536
2017 Avg (February) 166.1326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 170.1344 163.3339 165.8886
February 173.9636 167.6001 170.7536
March 171.6898 168.2350 169.4806
April 171.1506 167.7199 169.7290
May 169.9712 167.6138 168.9674
June 171.6160 166.5863 169.2995
July 168.9168 163.3985 167.0854
August 165.1261 162.6717 163.7867
September 165.9277 161.5750 163.3852
October 165.1286 162.0784 163.7879
November 164.3209 161.0073 162.4397
December 163.9846 160.6725 163.0125