2018 AED to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |