YEARLY HIGH
0.1799 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.1461 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1593 MMK

2018 GNF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 0.1799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.1461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0338 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1493 to the December average rate of 0.1711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1799 was up 16.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 900 MMK
2017 Average 746 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 731 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168.88 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1782
0.1450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1492, compared to 0.1694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0122 MMK (High: 0.1799 / Low: 0.1678). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MMK (High: 0.1489 / Low: 0.1481).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1730) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+13.98%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1730
2017 Avg (September) 0.1518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1506 0.1478 0.1493
February 0.1490 0.1470 0.1480
March 0.1489 0.1481 0.1484
April 0.1496 0.1461 0.1478
May 0.1509 0.1481 0.1498
June 0.1572 0.1495 0.1520
July 0.1613 0.1555 0.1579
August 0.1710 0.1609 0.1657
September 0.1799 0.1678 0.1730
October 0.1771 0.1676 0.1732
November 0.1770 0.1730 0.1754
December 0.1740 0.1677 0.1711