YEARLY HIGH
237.6743 MMK
YEARLY LOW
206.3821 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
217.7437 MMK

2018 CNY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 237.6743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 206.3821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.2921 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 209.3382 to the December average rate of 227.2629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 237.6743 was up 13.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 209.5606, 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 5,941,857 MMK
2017 Average 5,037,699 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 5,159,553 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 782,303.53 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

232.4358
207.2384
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 211.2390, compared to 224.2484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 211.2390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 224.2484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 15.5762 MMK (High: 237.6743 / Low: 222.0981). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6362 MMK (High: 212.8893 / Low: 210.2531).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.5762
March Spread (Stable) ±2.6362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.0731 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 228.7644) against the same month in 2017 (average: 207.2202), the exchange rate shifted by +21.5442 (+10.40%).

2018 Avg (September) 228.7644
2017 Avg (September) 207.2202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 211.8371 206.3821 209.3382
February 212.5714 208.3537 210.8143
March 212.8893 210.2531 211.4754
April 213.0098 210.2286 211.5894
May 213.1778 209.6882 211.9722
June 214.0979 210.8496 212.2448
July 214.3357 210.9957 212.8127
August 227.0360 213.5301 218.9831
September 237.6743 222.0981 228.7644
October 231.4109 221.6806 227.3313
November 232.5196 226.9416 230.3360
December 229.9876 224.6159 227.2629