YEARLY HIGH
304.7612 MMK
YEARLY LOW
203.7497 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
249.9425 MMK

2021 CNY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 304.7612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 203.7497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 101.0115 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.5041 to the December average rate of 279.5033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 304.7612 was up 41.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 215.1238, 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 7,619,030 MMK
2020 Average 4,983,729 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 5,093,743 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,525,287.46 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

302.9058
196.6494
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 227.3360, compared to 272.5490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.2129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 227.3360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 272.5490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 35.7609 MMK (High: 290.3215 / Low: 254.5605). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9787 MMK (High: 254.7963 / Low: 252.8176).

September Spread (Volatile) ±35.7609
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9787

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 14.1668 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 294.0511) against the same month in 2020 (average: 192.1846), the exchange rate shifted by +101.8665 (+53.00%).

2021 Avg (October) 294.0511
2020 Avg (October) 192.1846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.7375 203.7497 205.5041
February 218.7746 205.1530 216.7434
March 218.0828 214.5404 216.4767
April 240.5866 214.0587 220.6366
May 258.4229 240.3050 248.4704
June 257.9613 253.9240 256.1850
July 254.9812 252.8230 254.0737
August 254.7963 252.8176 254.0667
September 290.3215 254.5605 273.7147
October 304.7612 280.2924 294.0511
November 286.2404 276.8545 279.8844
December 281.1313 278.2683 279.5033