2018 BRL to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |