YEARLY HIGH
23.4091 MMK
YEARLY LOW
19.9796 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.3283 MMK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,046 MMK
2017 Average 104,866 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 99,898 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,147.61 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.8058
20.3715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.8730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5789
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 22.6029
2017 Avg (September) 21.5425

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