2018 ARS to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

73.4824 MMK

YEARLY LOW

37.8186 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.1732 MMK

2018 ARS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 73.4824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 37.8186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.6638 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.8190 to the December average rate of 41.4399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 73.4824 was down 18.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 89.8859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 367,412 MMK

2017 Average 412,325 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 189,093 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,318.86 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

73.8300

37.6986

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 63.1920, compared to 45.1545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.1920

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.1545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 16.0126 MMK (High: 55.5167 / Low: 39.5041). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9298 MMK (High: 66.4787 / Low: 65.5490).

August Spread (Volatile) ±16.0126

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9298

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.7760 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 70.8190) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85.4119), the exchange rate shifted by -14.5929 (-17.09%).

2018 Avg (January) 70.8190

2017 Avg (January) 85.4119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	73.4824	67.8021	70.8190
February	68.7491	66.1366	67.2279
March	66.4787	65.5490	66.1428
April	66.3228	64.8939	65.8460
May	65.2031	53.9211	57.5080
June	54.5577	48.6219	51.6080
July	53.3610	48.7121	51.7701
August	55.5167	39.5041	50.4855
September	43.7457	37.8186	40.7095
October	44.8780	39.4480	42.5257
November	45.3242	40.7310	43.9963
December	42.8328	40.5089	41.4399