YEARLY HIGH
2.6740 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.3933 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5433 MDL

2018 CNY to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 2.6740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 2.3933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2808 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6374 to the December average rate of 2.4917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6740 was down 8.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9362, 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 66,851 MDL
2017 Average 68,208 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 59,831 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,019.61 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6582
2.4087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to MDL 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 2.6223, compared to 2.4643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1141 MDL (High: 2.5457 / Low: 2.4316). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 MDL (High: 2.4625 / Low: 2.4351).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1141
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1207 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.6372) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9011), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2640 (-9.10%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.6372
2017 Avg (February) 2.9011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6695 2.6187 2.6374
February 2.6740 2.6060 2.6372
March 2.6442 2.6069 2.6205
April 2.6263 2.5955 2.6112
May 2.6519 2.5914 2.6181
June 2.6434 2.5507 2.6092
July 2.5457 2.4316 2.4884
August 2.4632 2.3933 2.4295
September 2.4625 2.4351 2.4516
October 2.4748 2.4379 2.4581
November 2.4856 2.4432 2.4663
December 2.5094 2.4639 2.4917