2018 INR to CNY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 INR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the INR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.0927.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1010 to the December average rate of 0.0974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1027 was down 4.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
INR to CNY 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 0.0970, compared to 0.0966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0054 CNY (High: 0.0998 / Low: 0.0944). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 CNY (High: 0.0977 / Low: 0.0966).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1010) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1013), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.1027 | 0.0988 | 0.1010 |
| February | 0.0994 | 0.0970 | 0.0981 |
| March | 0.0977 | 0.0966 | 0.0972 |
| April | 0.0972 | 0.0945 | 0.0959 |
| May | 0.0953 | 0.0932 | 0.0943 |
| June | 0.0968 | 0.0943 | 0.0954 |
| July | 0.0994 | 0.0961 | 0.0978 |
| August | 0.0999 | 0.0963 | 0.0985 |
| September | 0.0963 | 0.0942 | 0.0951 |
| October | 0.0950 | 0.0927 | 0.0940 |
| November | 0.0998 | 0.0944 | 0.0966 |
| December | 0.0999 | 0.0953 | 0.0974 |