YEARLY HIGH
813.1668 MMK
YEARLY LOW
659.6168 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
721.0581 MMK

2018 BBD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 813.1668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 659.6168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 153.5500 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 672.5916 to the December average rate of 783.1987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 813.1668 was up 18.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 688.4000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,065,834 MMK
2017 Average 3,403,058 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,298,084 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 767,750.06 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

812.2446
653.1821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 672.5974, compared to 769.5188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 96.9214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 672.5974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 769.5188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 54.0688 MMK (High: 813.1668 / Low: 759.0980). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0805 MMK (High: 671.2231 / Low: 667.1426).

September Spread (Volatile) ±54.0688
March Spread (Stable) ±4.0805

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 15.7906 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.7906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 784.1410) against the same month in 2017 (average: 680.5353), the exchange rate shifted by +103.6057 (+15.22%).

2018 Avg (September) 784.1410
2017 Avg (September) 680.5353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 677.8000 665.6301 672.5916
February 671.1500 661.4500 666.4771
March 671.2231 667.1426 668.5545
April 674.4995 659.6168 666.4373
May 678.9500 667.9051 675.2295
June 709.4778 675.4250 686.2943
July 728.9250 703.3945 714.6480
August 774.2268 729.1959 749.5610
September 813.1668 759.0980 784.1410
October 805.3809 761.3510 786.5747
November 804.0986 789.4050 798.9894
December 794.7800 772.1497 783.1987