YEARLY HIGH
0.1027 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0927 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0968 CNY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,679 CNY
2017 Average 25,955 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 23,174 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,504.75 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1017
0.0933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1010
2017 Avg (January) 0.1013

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