2018 KRW to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4587 MMK

YEARLY LOW

1.2130 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3092 MMK

2018 KRW to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 1.4587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 1.2130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2458 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2620 to the December average rate of 1.3942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4587 was up 14.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,293,630 MMK

2017 Average 6,023,710 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 6,064,812 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,228,818.01 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4363

1.2164

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 1.2499, compared to 1.3686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2499

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1016 MMK (High: 1.3957 / Low: 1.2941). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 MMK (High: 1.2668 / Low: 1.2385).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1016

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.4003) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1992 (+16.58%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.4003

2017 Avg (September) 1.2011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2763	1.2414	1.2620
February	1.2511	1.2130	1.2347
March	1.2616	1.2324	1.2478
April	1.2631	1.2322	1.2467
May	1.2668	1.2385	1.2545
June	1.2711	1.2327	1.2538
July	1.3095	1.2571	1.2738
August	1.3957	1.2941	1.3371
September	1.4587	1.3606	1.4003
October	1.4242	1.3430	1.3880
November	1.4343	1.3948	1.4180
December	1.4216	1.3790	1.3942