YEARLY HIGH
215.1238 MMK
YEARLY LOW
188.6573 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
199.3682 MMK

2020 CNY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 215.1238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 188.6573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.4664 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 212.0797 to the December average rate of 204.4327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 215.1238 was down 6.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 230.1666, 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 5,378,095 MMK
2019 Average 5,507,979 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,716,434 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 661,661.12 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

214.0692
190.1951
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 202.3335, compared to 196.4028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.3335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 196.4028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.3865 MMK (High: 205.4380 / Low: 192.0515). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8367 MMK (High: 199.7384 / Low: 195.9016).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.3865
May Spread (Stable) ±3.8367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.9913 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 212.0797) against the same month in 2019 (average: 225.6942), the exchange rate shifted by -13.6145 (-6.03%).

2020 Avg (January) 212.0797
2019 Avg (January) 225.6942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 215.1238 210.0027 212.0797
February 210.8848 205.4380 207.3127
March 205.4380 192.0515 199.3214
April 205.8414 196.1875 200.8995
May 199.7384 195.9016 197.5171
June 198.6576 194.0624 196.8709
July 199.0343 192.6404 195.1970
August 197.7560 193.7413 195.8349
September 195.5537 191.6359 193.9425
October 194.4649 188.6573 192.1846
November 200.0075 192.1202 196.8251
December 211.6247 201.0453 204.4327