2018 HTG to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HTG to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HTG to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 23.4091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 19.9796.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4295 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8556 to the December average rate of 20.5974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.4091 was up 3.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.5848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
HTG to MMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 20.7836, compared to 21.8730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0894 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.5789 MMK (High: 21.5585 / Low: 19.9796). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1960 MMK (High: 20.8484 / Low: 20.6525).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4090 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 22.6029) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.5425), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0604 (+4.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.1963 | 20.5381 | 20.8556 |
| February | 20.8484 | 20.6525 | 20.7807 |
| March | 20.8597 | 20.6424 | 20.7443 |
| April | 20.8928 | 20.3126 | 20.5744 |
| May | 21.1711 | 20.4801 | 20.8940 |
| June | 21.3447 | 20.4788 | 20.8526 |
| July | 21.8313 | 21.1199 | 21.5232 |
| August | 22.9372 | 21.7904 | 22.2543 |
| September | 23.4091 | 21.9894 | 22.6029 |
| October | 22.8840 | 21.8102 | 22.2540 |
| November | 22.3817 | 21.5360 | 22.0064 |
| December | 21.5585 | 19.9796 | 20.5974 |