2018 JPY to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.4522 MMK

YEARLY LOW

11.9241 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0523 MMK

2018 JPY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 14.4522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 11.9241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5281 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1236 to the December average rate of 13.9680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.4522 was up 14.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.5936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,226,094 MMK

2017 Average 6,070,588 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 5,962,051 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,264,043.18 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3034

11.9254

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 12.3769, compared to 13.7276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3769

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.9279 MMK (High: 14.2766 / Low: 13.3487). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2973 MMK (High: 12.7900 / Low: 12.4927).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9279

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2973

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2277 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 13.9966) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.2931), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7035 (+13.86%).

2018 Avg (September) 13.9966

2017 Avg (September) 12.2931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2727	11.9241	12.1236
February	12.5572	12.0929	12.3562
March	12.7900	12.4927	12.6147
April	12.6326	12.1926	12.3869
May	12.4907	12.1896	12.3136
June	12.8423	12.2566	12.4664
July	13.1007	12.6493	12.8315
August	13.9086	13.0630	13.5059
September	14.4522	13.6598	13.9966
October	14.2766	13.3487	13.9585
November	14.2654	13.8675	14.1053
December	14.2078	13.6609	13.9680