YEARLY HIGH
1193.3416 MMK
YEARLY LOW
897.8741 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1025.1171 MMK

2018 BND to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 1193.3416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 897.8741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 295.4675 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1017.7774 to the December average rate of 998.5895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1193.3416 was up 16.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 1022.0303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,966,708 MMK
2017 Average 4,931,934 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,489,370 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,477,337.71 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1132.8332
943.2706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1002.5360, compared to 1047.6982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.1622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1002.5360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1047.6982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 188.5419 MMK (High: 1193.3416 / Low: 1004.7997). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.9959 MMK (High: 1021.4194 / Low: 1007.4235).

September Spread (Volatile) ±188.5419
March Spread (Stable) ±13.9959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 104.4341 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -104.4341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1062.5172) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1008.6676), the exchange rate shifted by +53.8496 (+5.34%).

2018 Avg (September) 1062.5172
2017 Avg (September) 1008.6676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1025.0353 1008.8415 1017.7774
February 1016.6852 1000.0992 1009.8718
March 1021.4194 1007.4235 1016.5012
April 1019.9536 1003.2374 1012.3070
May 1018.3393 922.6052 999.6912
June 1048.5151 897.8741 959.0675
July 1056.1722 946.5731 1009.2112
August 1128.3112 965.1136 995.8114
September 1193.3416 1004.7997 1062.5172
October 1145.2340 1079.8080 1117.0363
November 1164.8330 1007.5361 1103.0236
December 1153.5646 979.8183 998.5895