2026 CNY to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

230.1479 KRW

YEARLY LOW

205.7826 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

216.3271 KRW

2026 CNY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 230.1479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 205.7826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.3652 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 208.6175 to the December average rate of 211.9508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 230.1479 was up 9.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 210.5385, 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 5,753,697 KRW

2025 Average 4,945,598 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 5,144,566 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 609,130.99 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

227.7546

206.8777

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 216.4293, compared to 216.0206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 216.4293

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.0206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 15.6075 KRW (High: 228.7582 / Low: 213.1507). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6853 KRW (High: 213.7244 / Low: 210.0391).

July Spread (Volatile) ±15.6075

August Spread (Stable) ±3.6853

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.1396 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 226.0148) against the same month in 2025 (average: 190.1336), the exchange rate shifted by +35.8812 (+18.87%).

2026 Avg (June) 226.0148

2025 Avg (June) 190.1336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	212.4318	205.7826	208.6175
February	212.1301	207.8652	209.4996
March	219.4763	209.9540	216.2432
April	220.1818	215.0511	217.1267
May	222.7833	215.8284	221.0737
June	230.1479	223.5047	226.0148
July	228.7582	213.1507	220.0904
August	213.7244	210.0391	211.9508