YEARLY HIGH
435.1542 MMK
YEARLY LOW
346.7523 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
395.7194 MMK

2018 BRL to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 435.1542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 346.7523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.4019 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 419.3486 to the December average rate of 402.6240, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 435.1542 was down 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 447.5352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,878,855 MMK
2017 Average 10,664,455 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 8,668,809 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,210,046.64 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

429.0997
357.4952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 394.0522, compared to 397.3866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 394.0522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 397.3866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 46.6641 MMK (High: 435.1542 / Low: 388.4901). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.9872 MMK (High: 411.0223 / Low: 398.0351).

October Spread (Volatile) ±46.6641
December Spread (Stable) ±12.9872

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 20.5086 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.5086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 418.8300) against the same month in 2017 (average: 426.9795), the exchange rate shifted by -8.1494 (-1.91%).

2018 Avg (October) 418.8300
2017 Avg (October) 426.9795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 425.8065 408.0284 419.3486
February 420.3250 403.9718 410.4737
March 416.3297 401.5183 407.7796
April 404.7682 382.7370 391.2405
May 384.9852 361.4453 372.0084
June 367.5645 346.7523 363.4623
July 393.3692 358.1386 374.4168
August 396.0192 368.7384 382.5298
September 401.4846 369.9310 382.7862
October 435.1542 388.4901 418.8300
November 435.0594 403.8992 423.1326
December 411.0223 398.0351 402.6240