2018 BWP to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

152.9679 MMK

YEARLY LOW

131.2565 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

141.3105 MMK

2018 BWP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 152.9679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 131.2565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7114 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.0563 to the December average rate of 146.4668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 152.9679 was up 11.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 137.7637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 764,840 MMK

2017 Average 658,158 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 656,282 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,557.11 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

151.8427

132.6610

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 137.6073, compared to 145.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.6073

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 13.1874 MMK (High: 152.9679 / Low: 139.7805). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2291 MMK (High: 140.9964 / Low: 138.7673).

September Spread (Volatile) ±13.1874

March Spread (Stable) ±2.2291

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 3.7774 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 145.4225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 133.9104), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5122 (+8.60%).

2018 Avg (September) 145.4225

2017 Avg (September) 133.9104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	139.6114	135.8774	138.0563
February	141.5398	137.4247	139.4751
March	140.9964	138.7673	139.7789
April	139.8944	135.9533	137.9554
May	137.6893	134.8583	136.1187
June	135.8891	131.2565	134.2594
July	142.8634	134.6674	138.7137
August	145.6577	136.9488	141.8005
September	152.9679	139.7805	145.4225
October	150.3020	141.2227	147.4344
November	151.6631	147.5798	150.2442
December	150.2916	143.3166	146.4668