2018 HKD to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

208.2547 MMK

YEARLY LOW

168.0688 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

184.0059 MMK

2018 HKD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 208.2547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 168.0688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.1859 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.0337 to the December average rate of 200.2600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 208.2547 was up 17.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 177.4697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,206,367 MMK

2017 Average 4,367,104 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 4,201,720 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,004,647.10 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

207.5489

166.4024

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 171.6303, compared to 196.3815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.7512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.6303

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 196.3815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 14.8335 MMK (High: 208.2547 / Low: 193.4212). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0422 MMK (High: 171.0853 / Low: 170.0430).

September Spread (Volatile) ±14.8335

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0422

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 3.8600 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 200.1037) against the same month in 2017 (average: 174.1745), the exchange rate shifted by +25.9292 (+14.89%).

2018 Avg (September) 200.1037

2017 Avg (September) 174.1745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	173.3825	170.2085	172.0337
February	171.5728	169.0726	170.4193
March	171.0853	170.0430	170.5274
April	171.8773	168.0688	169.8313
May	173.0995	170.1640	172.0612
June	180.7990	172.1629	174.9092
July	185.7374	179.2373	182.1204
August	197.2892	185.8190	190.9777
September	208.2547	193.4212	200.1037
October	205.3823	194.3499	200.7074
November	205.2725	201.6050	204.1200
December	203.2075	197.2881	200.2600