YEARLY HIGH
0.1129 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.0952 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1017 MMK

2018 IDR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.1129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.0952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1003 to the December average rate of 0.1079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1129 was up 9.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,129,493 MMK
2017 Average 1,017,487 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 951,563 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,930.11 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1102
0.0949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0978, compared to 0.1057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0075 MMK (High: 0.1070 / Low: 0.0996). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MMK (High: 0.0976 / Low: 0.0969).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1089) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+6.40%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1089
2017 Avg (September) 0.1023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1013 0.0994 0.1003
February 0.0992 0.0973 0.0981
March 0.0976 0.0969 0.0972
April 0.0973 0.0958 0.0966
May 0.0973 0.0952 0.0962
June 0.0998 0.0969 0.0981
July 0.1020 0.0987 0.1001
August 0.1079 0.1020 0.1046
September 0.1129 0.1055 0.1089
October 0.1070 0.0996 0.1036
November 0.1108 0.1063 0.1089
December 0.1112 0.1061 0.1079