2018 BMD to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1626.3337 MMK

YEARLY LOW

1319.2337 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1442.1162 MMK

2018 BMD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 1626.3337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1319.2337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 307.1000 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1345.1832 to the December average rate of 1566.3975, 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 1626.3337 was up 18.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 1376.8000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,131,668 MMK

2017 Average 6,806,113 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 6,596,168 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,535,500.12 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1624.4891

1306.3642

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 1345.1948, compared to 1539.0376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 193.8429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1345.1948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1539.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 108.1376 MMK (High: 1626.3337 / Low: 1518.1960). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1610 MMK (High: 1342.4462 / Low: 1334.2852).

September Spread (Volatile) ±108.1376

March Spread (Stable) ±8.1610

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 31.5812 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -31.5812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1568.2820) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1361.0705), the exchange rate shifted by +207.2115 (+15.22%).

2018 Avg (September) 1568.2820

2017 Avg (September) 1361.0705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1355.6000	1331.2602	1345.1832
February	1342.3000	1322.9000	1332.9542
March	1342.4462	1334.2852	1337.1091
April	1348.9991	1319.2337	1332.8746
May	1357.9000	1335.8102	1350.4589
June	1418.9555	1350.8500	1372.5886
July	1457.8500	1406.7891	1429.2960
August	1548.4536	1458.3918	1499.1221
September	1626.3337	1518.1960	1568.2820
October	1610.7619	1522.7021	1573.1495
November	1608.1972	1578.8100	1597.9787
December	1589.5601	1544.2994	1566.3975