YEARLY HIGH
3.2583 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.7015 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9089 MXN

2018 CNY to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 3.2583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 2.7015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5567 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9423 to the December average rate of 2.9140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2583 was up 1.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2043, 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 81,456 MXN
2017 Average 69,955 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 67,538 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,917.86 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.1735
2.7149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to MXN 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 2.9919, compared to 2.8259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2791 MXN (High: 3.2583 / Low: 2.9791). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0882 MXN (High: 2.9984 / Low: 2.9102).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2791
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0882

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.3057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 3.1352) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6664), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4688 (+17.58%).

2018 Avg (June) 3.1352
2017 Avg (June) 2.6664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0147 2.8969 2.9423
February 2.9984 2.9102 2.9482
March 2.9876 2.8886 2.9407
April 2.9988 2.8687 2.9166
May 3.1283 2.9867 3.0680
June 3.2583 2.9791 3.1352
July 2.9942 2.7192 2.8296
August 2.8013 2.7015 2.7531
September 2.8331 2.7188 2.7714
October 2.9130 2.7133 2.7717
November 2.9687 2.8498 2.9153
December 3.0005 2.8565 2.9140