2018 ALL to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ALL to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ALL to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 15.1378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 12.0594.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0784 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2891 to the December average rate of 14.4353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.1378 was up 22.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.3193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ALL 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 12.5314, compared to 14.1513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6199 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.1457 MMK (High: 15.1378 / Low: 13.9921). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2361 MMK (High: 12.7673 / Low: 12.5312).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1402 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 14.4432) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.1334), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3098 (+19.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4637 | 12.0594 | 12.2891 |
| February | 12.5595 | 12.2116 | 12.4011 |
| March | 12.7566 | 12.3660 | 12.5692 |
| April | 12.7673 | 12.5312 | 12.6499 |
| May | 12.6942 | 12.3768 | 12.5754 |
| June | 13.0591 | 12.4615 | 12.7038 |
| July | 13.5519 | 12.9852 | 13.2575 |
| August | 14.3365 | 13.3688 | 13.7634 |
| September | 15.1378 | 13.9921 | 14.4432 |
| October | 14.7844 | 13.9417 | 14.4329 |
| November | 14.7088 | 14.3627 | 14.5755 |
| December | 14.6856 | 14.1277 | 14.4353 |