YEARLY HIGH
2.4669 MVR
YEARLY LOW
2.2148 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3380 MVR

2018 CNY to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 2.4669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 2.2148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2520 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3972 to the December average rate of 2.2423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4669 was up 3.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3767, 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 61,671 MVR
2017 Average 57,116 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 55,371 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,300.31 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4713
2.2055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to MVR 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 2.4256, compared to 2.2503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1013 MVR (High: 2.4264 / Low: 2.3251). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 MVR (High: 2.2436 / Low: 2.2187).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1013
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0918 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.4492) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2416), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2076 (+9.26%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.4492
2017 Avg (April) 2.2416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4485 2.3581 2.3972
February 2.4567 2.4313 2.4413
March 2.4629 2.4312 2.4435
April 2.4669 2.4392 2.4492
May 2.4522 2.4155 2.4337
June 2.4264 2.3251 2.3891
July 2.3291 2.2610 2.2973
August 2.2730 2.2305 2.2548
September 2.2658 2.2365 2.2498
October 2.2435 2.2148 2.2302
November 2.2436 2.2187 2.2276
December 2.2612 2.2202 2.2423