YEARLY HIGH
15.6120 STD
YEARLY LOW
12.9436 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3811 STD

2018 MMK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 15.6120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 12.9436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6685 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0120 to the December average rate of 13.4398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.6120 was down 10.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.3582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,060 STD
2017 Average 79,802 STD
Yearly Trough Low 64,718 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,342.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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MMK to STD 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 15.0639, compared to 13.6984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.9219 STD (High: 13.8655 / Low: 12.9436). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1232 STD (High: 14.9374 / Low: 14.8142).

September Spread (Volatile) Âą0.9219
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.1232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6407 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 15.3387) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.2809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9422 (-5.79%).

2018 Avg (May) 15.3387
2017 Avg (May) 16.2809

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Month High Low Average
January 15.1754 14.8238 15.0120
February 15.0361 14.7744 14.8926
March 14.9374 14.8142 14.8750
April 15.0521 14.8834 14.9587
May 15.6120 15.0843 15.3387
June 15.4958 14.9088 15.3063
July 14.9465 14.4036 14.6875
August 14.4137 13.5946 14.0469
September 13.8655 12.9436 13.4272
October 13.8791 13.0687 13.4154
November 13.3332 13.0896 13.1735
December 13.6312 13.2430 13.4398