YEARLY HIGH
24.8651 MMK
YEARLY LOW
18.8057 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8982 MMK

2018 AFN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 24.8651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 18.8057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0594 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2753 to the December average rate of 20.7223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.8651 was up 20.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.6469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 124,325 MMK
2017 Average 100,194 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 94,029 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,296.81 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.4543
18.7768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 19.1526, compared to 20.6438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.6438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.0127 MMK (High: 24.8651 / Low: 20.8524). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1313 MMK (High: 19.3117 / Low: 19.1804).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.0127
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5089 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 21.2312) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.7355), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4957 (+7.58%).

2018 Avg (November) 21.2312
2017 Avg (November) 19.7355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.4792 19.0310 19.2753
February 19.4229 19.1246 19.2194
March 19.3117 19.1804 19.2508
April 19.2837 18.8057 19.0461
May 19.1952 18.8577 19.0000
June 19.4811 18.9042 19.1242
July 20.1803 19.1289 19.6157
August 21.1851 20.1457 20.6107
September 21.4587 20.3409 20.9115
October 21.4483 20.0894 20.7712
November 24.8651 20.8524 21.2312
December 20.9844 20.3556 20.7223