YEARLY HIGH
32.4990 MMK
YEARLY LOW
26.6344 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.0661 MMK

2018 DOP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 32.4990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 26.6344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8646 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7399 to the December average rate of 31.0875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.4990 was up 10.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.4531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 162,495 MMK
2017 Average 143,818 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 133,172 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,323.23 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.4742
26.4332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 27.3313, compared to 30.8009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.8009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.1603 MMK (High: 32.4990 / Low: 30.3388). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3159 MMK (High: 27.2685 / Low: 26.9525).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.1603
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.8833 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 31.3740) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.7308), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6432 (+9.20%).

2018 Avg (September) 31.3740
2017 Avg (September) 28.7308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.9926 27.3751 27.7399
February 27.4161 27.0559 27.2471
March 27.2685 26.9525 27.0838
April 27.2215 26.6344 26.9366
May 27.4545 27.0074 27.2665
June 28.6207 27.2903 27.7139
July 29.3068 28.3961 28.7920
August 30.9852 29.2900 30.0806
September 32.4990 30.3388 31.3740
October 32.1045 30.4755 31.5006
November 32.1924 31.6374 31.9708
December 31.7626 30.5684 31.0875