2018 CNY to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |