YEARLY HIGH
455.5097 MMK
YEARLY LOW
368.5558 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
400.9035 MMK

2018 ILS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 455.5097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 368.5558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.9539 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 393.2243 to the December average rate of 417.2962, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 455.5097 was up 16.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 392.5428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,277,549 MMK
2017 Average 1,893,488 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,842,779 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434,769.63 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

442.6156
370.4010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 382.3368, compared to 419.4701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.1333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 382.3368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 419.4701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 34.8449 MMK (High: 455.5097 / Low: 420.6648). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3654 MMK (High: 397.1423 / Low: 388.7769).

September Spread (Volatile) ±34.8449
January Spread (Stable) ±8.3654

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 14.0498 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 436.5977) against the same month in 2017 (average: 385.5169), the exchange rate shifted by +51.0808 (+13.25%).

2018 Avg (September) 436.5977
2017 Avg (September) 385.5169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 397.1423 388.7769 393.2243
February 388.2551 375.0794 381.0699
March 389.4484 380.3550 385.7824
April 381.6879 371.0196 376.7152
May 381.5221 368.5558 376.4189
June 387.9037 375.5799 380.8104
July 399.3556 383.6719 392.3725
August 429.0647 395.2862 409.1505
September 455.5097 420.6648 436.5977
October 439.5469 418.9267 430.0579
November 436.5394 426.7170 431.3459
December 427.1628 410.4763 417.2962