YEARLY HIGH
2.8116 MMK
YEARLY LOW
2.3201 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4986 MMK

2018 CRC to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 2.8116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 2.3201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4915 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3717 to the December average rate of 2.6170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8116 was up 12.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,058 MMK
2017 Average 12,030 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 11,601 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,457.52 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7453
2.2962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 2.3697, compared to 2.6275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1716 MMK (High: 2.8116 / Low: 2.6401). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 MMK (High: 2.3669 / Low: 2.3432).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1716
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.7079) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3486 (+14.77%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.7079
2017 Avg (September) 2.3593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3916 2.3404 2.3717
February 2.3520 2.3201 2.3336
March 2.3669 2.3432 2.3519
April 2.3839 2.3360 2.3542
May 2.4002 2.3568 2.3862
June 2.4978 2.3826 2.4207
July 2.5717 2.4803 2.5198
August 2.7195 2.5708 2.6407
September 2.8116 2.6401 2.7079
October 2.6956 2.6138 2.6602
November 2.6632 2.5398 2.6192
December 2.6574 2.5559 2.6170