YEARLY HIGH
210.5385 KRW
YEARLY LOW
188.5290 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
197.8250 KRW

2025 CNY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the CNY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 210.5385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 188.5290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0095 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.3652 to the December average rate of 208.0544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 210.5385 was up 3.93% compared to the 2024 peak of 202.5698, 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 5,263,463 KRW
2024 Average 4,750,167 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,713,226 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 550,237.16 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

209.8465
188.3415
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 196.5377, compared to 199.1123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.5377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.1123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 8.9490 KRW (High: 202.6504 / Low: 193.7014). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7565 KRW (High: 195.0574 / Low: 192.3010).

April Spread (Volatile) ±8.9490
August Spread (Stable) ±2.7565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.5023 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 208.0544) against the same month in 2024 (average: 197.8617), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1927 (+5.15%).

2025 Avg (December) 208.0544
2024 Avg (December) 197.8617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 202.8413 195.8478 199.3652
February 202.8993 197.0051 199.0448
March 203.0827 199.1459 201.0709
April 202.6504 193.7014 197.0571
May 196.8595 188.5290 192.5548
June 192.2343 188.5622 190.1336
July 194.1674 189.2138 192.2564
August 195.0574 192.3010 193.5908
September 197.6118 193.7824 195.6751
October 202.0599 197.0364 199.9113
November 207.8439 200.7432 205.1860
December 210.5385 204.9401 208.0544