2018 BOB to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

235.5136 MMK

YEARLY LOW

190.9357 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

208.7091 MMK

2018 BOB to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 235.5136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 190.9357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.5779 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.6205 to the December average rate of 226.6400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 235.5136 was up 17.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 200.0892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,177,568 MMK

2017 Average 981,077 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 954,679 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 222,889.55 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

235.2786

189.0214

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 194.6454, compared to 222.7727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.1273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.6454

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.7727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 16.6923 MMK (High: 235.5136 / Low: 218.8213). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5019 MMK (High: 194.2222 / Low: 192.7203).

September Spread (Volatile) ±16.6923

March Spread (Stable) ±1.5019

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 4.7839 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 226.7900) against the same month in 2017 (average: 194.9458), the exchange rate shifted by +31.8442 (+16.33%).

2018 Avg (September) 226.7900

2017 Avg (September) 194.9458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	196.2296	192.8072	194.6205
February	194.1024	191.4469	192.8762
March	194.2222	192.7203	193.4752
April	195.0698	190.9357	192.9163
May	196.4481	193.3186	195.4049
June	205.2856	195.3747	198.5794
July	211.0772	203.6700	207.0411
August	224.2957	210.8559	217.0542
September	235.5136	218.8213	226.7900
October	232.7883	220.3114	227.6874
November	233.6336	228.4233	231.4238
December	229.9594	223.4549	226.6400