2018 KES to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.1119 MMK

YEARLY LOW

12.9623 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.2370 MMK

2018 KES to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 16.1119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 12.9623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1496 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0761 to the December average rate of 15.3278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.1119 was up 20.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.3745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,559 MMK

2017 Average 65,825 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 64,811 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,748.01 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.8739

12.8217

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 13.2822, compared to 15.1918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2822

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.0314 MMK (High: 16.1119 / Low: 15.0805). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1112 MMK (High: 13.2892 / Low: 13.1780).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0314

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2918 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 15.5509) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.1959), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3550 (+17.85%).

2018 Avg (September) 15.5509

2017 Avg (September) 13.1959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.1748	12.9623	13.0761
February	13.2247	13.0599	13.1445
March	13.2892	13.1780	13.2181
April	13.4503	13.1105	13.2486
May	13.4870	13.3133	13.4181
June	14.0321	13.3874	13.5877
July	14.4901	13.9169	14.2006
August	15.3708	14.4962	14.8898
September	16.1119	15.0805	15.5509
October	15.8462	15.0837	15.5624
November	15.8108	15.4510	15.6196
December	15.5536	15.0502	15.3278