YEARLY HIGH
1186.5852 MMK
YEARLY LOW
994.7805 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1075.6017 MMK

2018 AUD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 1186.5852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 994.7805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 191.8047 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1070.0403 to the December average rate of 1121.5692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1186.5852 was up 7.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 1100.7022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,932,926 MMK
2017 Average 5,219,612 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,973,903 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 959,023.34 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1172.5920
1002.5007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1037.3933, compared to 1113.8101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.4168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1037.3933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1113.8101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 95.1799 MMK (High: 1186.5852 / Low: 1091.4053). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.7688 MMK (High: 1035.1509 / Low: 1007.3821).

September Spread (Volatile) ±95.1799
April Spread (Stable) ±27.7688

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 36.8486 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.8486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1128.9399) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1084.7852), the exchange rate shifted by +44.1547 (+4.07%).

2018 Avg (September) 1128.9399
2017 Avg (September) 1084.7852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1082.4261 1052.7616 1070.0403
February 1070.1840 1036.2293 1048.7202
March 1053.8293 1022.1643 1037.1224
April 1035.1509 1007.3821 1023.5604
May 1030.2038 994.7805 1016.6750
June 1043.9820 1012.2431 1028.2414
July 1082.0752 1032.5066 1058.5255
August 1132.0669 1071.1866 1098.2954
September 1186.5852 1091.4053 1128.9399
October 1141.8225 1075.8458 1117.1128
November 1175.0887 1141.0060 1158.4178
December 1172.1529 1088.1221 1121.5692