YEARLY HIGH
209.5606 MMK
YEARLY LOW
194.4476 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
201.4974 MMK

2017 CNY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 209.5606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 194.4476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1129 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.7236 to the December average rate of 206.0564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 209.5606 was up 3.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 201.6648, 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 5,239,014 MMK
2016 Average 4,649,297 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,861,191 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 377,822.93 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

208.2698
195.6740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to MMK 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 198.2576, compared to 204.7371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.2576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.7371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 6.1158 MMK (High: 207.6407 / Low: 201.5249). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7454 MMK (High: 198.8832 / Low: 196.1378).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.1158
April Spread (Stable) ±2.7454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7861 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 207.2202) against the same month in 2016 (average: 184.1723), the exchange rate shifted by +23.0479 (+12.51%).

2017 Avg (September) 207.2202
2016 Avg (September) 184.1723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 199.7807 194.4476 196.7236
February 200.3116 196.7011 199.1131
March 199.9118 195.9444 198.2199
April 198.8832 196.1378 197.4650
May 200.7972 195.5811 198.0162
June 201.8667 198.3064 200.0082
July 203.2308 198.9324 201.2430
August 207.6407 201.5249 203.8740
September 209.5606 204.9960 207.2202
October 207.7808 203.4710 205.4340
November 207.7081 203.5895 204.5953
December 208.6780 203.9125 206.0564