YEARLY HIGH
22.8221 MMK
YEARLY LOW
19.7039 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.0659 MMK

2018 INR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 22.8221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 19.7039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1181 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1361 to the December average rate of 22.1447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.8221 was up 6.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.5272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,705,514 MMK
2017 Average 5,229,166 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,925,979 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 779,535.04 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.4725
19.7744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 20.4871, compared to 21.6447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.6447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.2856 MMK (High: 22.8221 / Low: 21.5364). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1610 MMK (High: 20.6280 / Low: 20.4670).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2856
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1610

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4543 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 22.1447) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.1525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9921 (+4.69%).

2018 Avg (December) 22.1447
2017 Avg (December) 21.1525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.4129 20.8574 21.1361
February 20.8339 20.3916 20.6818
March 20.6280 20.4670 20.5597
April 20.5335 19.9286 20.2976
May 20.2340 19.7039 19.9992
June 20.6226 20.0067 20.2483
July 21.2795 20.4423 20.8126
August 22.0584 21.1801 21.5554
September 22.5142 21.3666 21.7446
October 21.7858 20.5852 21.3635
November 22.7756 21.7632 22.2477
December 22.8221 21.5364 22.1447