2018 BAM to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

978.6873 MMK

YEARLY LOW

799.4484 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

870.2528 MMK

2018 BAM to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 978.6873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 799.4484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 179.2390 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 838.2916 to the December average rate of 911.5355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 978.6873 was up 16.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 842.7697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,893,437 MMK

2017 Average 3,931,945 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 3,997,242 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 896,194.89 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

949.4933

804.9357

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BAM 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 832.8326, compared to 907.6729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 74.8403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 832.8326

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 907.6729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 67.7819 MMK (High: 978.6873 / Low: 910.9054). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1478 MMK (High: 843.1717 / Low: 832.0239).

September Spread (Volatile) ±67.7819

April Spread (Stable) ±11.1478

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 20.5464 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.5464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 937.4469) against the same month in 2017 (average: 829.2743), the exchange rate shifted by +108.1725 (+13.04%).

2018 Avg (September) 937.4469

2017 Avg (September) 829.2743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	848.5456	822.6067	838.2916
February	849.4853	833.8243	841.8524
March	847.5919	832.8891	842.9848
April	843.1717	832.0239	837.5285
May	832.9026	799.4484	816.9821
June	840.7649	808.2318	819.3564
July	880.6220	837.6286	856.0461
August	922.7394	861.5259	885.4188
September	978.6873	910.9054	937.4469
October	959.2733	895.2237	924.2536
November	955.5662	920.4384	931.3364
December	923.6752	896.4340	911.5355