YEARLY HIGH
442.7923 MMK
YEARLY LOW
359.1611 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
392.6166 MMK

2018 AED to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 442.7923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 359.1611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 83.6312 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 366.2340 to the December average rate of 426.4575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 442.7923 was up 18.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 374.8336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,213,962 MMK
2017 Average 1,853,028 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,795,806 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 418,155.96 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

442.2621
355.6641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 366.2324, compared to 419.0008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 52.7684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 366.2324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 419.0008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 29.4483 MMK (High: 442.7923 / Low: 413.3440). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2019 MMK (High: 365.4807 / Low: 363.2788).

September Spread (Volatile) ±29.4483
March Spread (Stable) ±2.2019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.5881 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 426.9624) against the same month in 2017 (average: 370.5604), the exchange rate shifted by +56.4020 (+15.22%).

2018 Avg (September) 426.9624
2017 Avg (September) 370.5604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 369.0702 362.4354 366.2340
February 365.4409 360.1593 362.9007
March 365.4807 363.2788 364.0342
April 367.2791 359.1611 362.8806
May 369.7016 363.6658 367.6602
June 386.3016 367.7609 373.6847
July 396.8903 382.9899 389.1218
August 421.5566 397.0378 408.1291
September 442.7923 413.3440 426.9624
October 438.5196 414.5459 428.2883
November 437.8214 429.7977 435.0456
December 432.7693 420.4352 426.4575