YEARLY HIGH
194.3136 KRW
YEARLY LOW
175.1889 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.7205 KRW

2023 CNY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CNY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 194.3136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 175.1889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1247 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.9521 to the December average rate of 182.8252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 194.3136 was down 3.99% compared to the 2022 peak of 202.3932, 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 4,857,840 KRW
2022 Average 4,796,547 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,379,722 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 478,118.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

193.2010
177.4936
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 187.0493, compared to 182.3917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 187.0493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 182.3917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 9.3732 KRW (High: 190.6712 / Low: 181.2980). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7397 KRW (High: 191.2253 / Low: 187.4856).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.3732
March Spread (Stable) ±3.7397

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 8.9539 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 190.0407) against the same month in 2022 (average: 189.1476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8931 (+0.47%).

2023 Avg (May) 190.0407
2022 Avg (May) 189.1476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 185.1751 181.3162 182.9521
February 190.6712 181.2980 186.9817
March 191.2253 187.4856 189.3423
April 193.5981 189.5244 191.8921
May 194.3136 185.9009 190.0407
June 185.0976 176.9020 181.0868
July 181.5011 175.1889 178.8026
August 186.0364 179.6447 182.8261
September 185.4802 181.2617 182.9074
October 189.1842 183.4143 185.6286
November 185.7831 178.5204 181.3606
December 184.7092 180.2733 182.8252