YEARLY HIGH
210.8712 MMK
YEARLY LOW
177.9865 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.4872 MMK

2018 GTQ to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 210.8712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 177.9865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.8847 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.9720 to the December average rate of 202.5567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 210.8712 was up 11.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 188.3774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,054,356 MMK
2017 Average 925,893 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 889,933 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,423.42 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

210.0368
177.0252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 181.5250, compared to 201.4494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.9244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.5250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 201.4494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 10.8978 MMK (High: 205.3077 / Low: 194.4099). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7375 MMK (High: 181.6812 / Low: 179.9436).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.8978
March Spread (Stable) ±1.7375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.7291 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 204.8227) against the same month in 2017 (average: 186.2913), the exchange rate shifted by +18.5314 (+9.95%).

2018 Avg (September) 204.8227
2017 Avg (September) 186.2913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 184.4811 181.0245 182.9720
February 182.0800 179.7638 181.0641
March 181.6812 179.9436 180.6688
April 181.7593 177.9865 179.7762
May 182.2641 180.0135 181.4799
June 189.2009 180.2402 183.1889
July 194.3619 187.6789 190.6786
August 205.3077 194.4099 199.7552
September 210.8712 200.7265 204.8227
October 207.6169 197.6065 203.5971
November 208.4557 205.2660 207.2859
December 205.5248 199.7013 202.5567