2018 DJF to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 DJF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the DJF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 9.1354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 7.4558.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6796 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5274 to the December average rate of 8.7988, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.1354 was up 18.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.7082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
DJF 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 7.5722, compared to 8.6450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0728 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.6086 MMK (High: 9.1354 / Low: 8.5268). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 MMK (High: 7.5802 / Low: 7.5373).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1779 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 8.8063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.6144), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1919 (+15.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.5829 | 7.4608 | 7.5274 |
| February | 7.5793 | 7.4578 | 7.5068 |
| March | 7.5802 | 7.5373 | 7.5517 |
| April | 7.6258 | 7.4558 | 7.5351 |
| May | 7.6331 | 7.5491 | 7.6017 |
| June | 7.9701 | 7.5890 | 7.7105 |
| July | 8.1902 | 7.9033 | 8.0317 |
| August | 8.6967 | 8.1932 | 8.4202 |
| September | 9.1354 | 8.5268 | 8.8063 |
| October | 9.0492 | 8.5545 | 8.8365 |
| November | 9.0335 | 8.8672 | 8.9767 |
| December | 8.9301 | 8.6758 | 8.7988 |