YEARLY HIGH
2140.6757 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1794.6526 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1921.4009 MMK

2018 FKP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 2140.6757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 1794.6526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 346.0232 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1858.8486 to the December average rate of 1984.3999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2140.6757 was up 15.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 1852.4700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,703,379 MMK
2017 Average 8,771,995 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 8,973,263 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,730,115.75 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2085.7490
1793.9917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1850.9527, compared to 1991.8491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 140.8964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1850.9527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1991.8491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 178.9109 MMK (High: 2140.6757 / Low: 1961.7648). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 43.0636 MMK (High: 1837.7162 / Low: 1794.6526).

September Spread (Volatile) ±178.9109
May Spread (Stable) ±43.0636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 77.0359 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -77.0359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2045.2834) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1812.6297), the exchange rate shifted by +232.6537 (+12.84%).

2018 Avg (September) 2045.2834
2017 Avg (September) 1812.6297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1905.2935 1817.4974 1858.8486
February 1898.9542 1839.1161 1862.0736
March 1900.3847 1841.7590 1867.9472
April 1905.3416 1852.4363 1874.0061
May 1837.7162 1794.6526 1818.3048
June 1862.3708 1804.3150 1824.5357
July 1914.6658 1849.3440 1883.0726
August 2018.5338 1875.5463 1929.1557
September 2140.6757 1961.7648 2045.2834
October 2109.4050 1977.9551 2047.7469
November 2092.1745 2025.3711 2061.4359
December 2027.0864 1960.8670 1984.3999