YEARLY HIGH
903.2648 MMK
YEARLY LOW
739.0673 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
804.4122 MMK

2018 AWG to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 903.2648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 739.0673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 164.1975 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 751.3113 to the December average rate of 870.1317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 903.2648 was up 17.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 766.6973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,516,324 MMK
2017 Average 3,791,060 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,695,337 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 820,987.46 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

901.9850
729.9740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 752.2944, compared to 856.5301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 104.2357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 752.2944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 856.5301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 56.2911 MMK (High: 903.2648 / Low: 846.9737). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4846 MMK (High: 752.9378 / Low: 746.4533).

September Spread (Volatile) ±56.2911
March Spread (Stable) ±6.4846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 17.5191 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.5191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 872.1761) against the same month in 2017 (average: 758.1604), the exchange rate shifted by +114.0157 (+15.04%).

2018 Avg (September) 872.1761
2017 Avg (September) 758.1604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 756.6839 743.6186 751.3113
February 751.2053 739.3422 744.3083
March 752.9378 746.4533 749.0688
April 755.0984 739.0673 746.3863
May 759.6648 748.3539 755.1488
June 793.1530 755.6150 767.5429
July 812.8416 786.7152 799.0436
August 863.8538 813.1513 836.2932
September 903.2648 846.9737 872.1761
October 894.6162 845.7079 873.8849
November 893.1918 877.1186 887.6508
December 883.0909 857.9460 870.1317