YEARLY HIGH
978.7462 MMK
YEARLY LOW
799.8441 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
869.3888 MMK

2018 BGN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 978.7462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 799.8441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 178.9021 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 839.0702 to the December average rate of 911.0488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 978.7462 was up 16.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 838.6578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,893,731 MMK
2017 Average 3,932,976 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,999,221 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 894,510.67 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

946.0426
804.8372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 832.7084, compared to 906.0693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 73.3609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 832.7084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 906.0693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 77.7531 MMK (High: 978.7462 / Low: 900.9932). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.9336 MMK (High: 849.9344 / Low: 837.0008).

September Spread (Volatile) ±77.7531
March Spread (Stable) ±12.9336

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 19.8046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.8046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 934.2755) against the same month in 2017 (average: 829.2498), the exchange rate shifted by +105.0257 (+12.67%).

2018 Avg (September) 934.2755
2017 Avg (September) 829.2498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 848.8122 823.3323 839.0702
February 851.3823 833.5552 841.7305
March 849.9344 837.0008 843.0102
April 843.0161 826.2876 836.4089
May 827.6227 799.8441 816.6043
June 842.2191 809.0646 819.4261
July 871.0394 836.6076 854.3168
August 927.3232 856.9792 884.4291
September 978.7462 900.9932 934.2755
October 946.7805 896.6803 923.8775
November 938.4354 915.0331 928.4679
December 923.3051 895.9498 911.0488