2018 KPW to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8070 MMK

YEARLY LOW

1.4658 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6024 MMK

2018 KPW to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 1.8070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1.4658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3412 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4946 to the December average rate of 1.7404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8070 was up 18.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,035 MMK

2017 Average 7,562 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 7,329 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,706.11 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8050

1.4515

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.4947, compared to 1.7100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1202 MMK (High: 1.8070 / Low: 1.6869). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 MMK (High: 1.4916 / Low: 1.4825).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1202

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.7425) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2302 (+15.22%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.7425

2017 Avg (September) 1.5123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5062	1.4792	1.4946
February	1.4914	1.4699	1.4811
March	1.4916	1.4825	1.4857
April	1.4989	1.4658	1.4810
May	1.5088	1.4842	1.5005
June	1.5766	1.5009	1.5251
July	1.6198	1.5631	1.5881
August	1.7205	1.6204	1.6657
September	1.8070	1.6869	1.7425
October	1.7897	1.6919	1.7479
November	1.7869	1.7542	1.7755
December	1.7662	1.7159	1.7404