YEARLY HIGH
0.3702 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.3069 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3443 CNY

2018 MXN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.3702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.3069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0632 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3399 to the December average rate of 0.3432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3702 was down 4.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,508 CNY
2017 Average 17,911 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 15,346 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,162.32 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3677
0.3147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to CNY 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 0.3345, compared to 0.3542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0338 CNY (High: 0.3678 / Low: 0.3340). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 CNY (High: 0.3436 / Low: 0.3335).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0338
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.3633) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0115 (-3.08%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.3633
2017 Avg (August) 0.3748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3452 0.3317 0.3399
February 0.3436 0.3335 0.3392
March 0.3462 0.3347 0.3401
April 0.3486 0.3335 0.3429
May 0.3348 0.3197 0.3260
June 0.3357 0.3069 0.3191
July 0.3678 0.3340 0.3536
August 0.3702 0.3570 0.3633
September 0.3678 0.3530 0.3609
October 0.3686 0.3433 0.3609
November 0.3509 0.3369 0.3430
December 0.3501 0.3333 0.3432