2018 KWD to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5377.9097 MMK

YEARLY LOW

4399.6307 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

4773.0588 MMK

2018 KWD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 5377.9097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 4399.6307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 978.2791 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4473.5812 to the December average rate of 5152.6556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5377.9097 was up 18.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 4556.5287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,889,549 MMK

2017 Average 22,436,436 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 21,998,153 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,891,395.29 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5339.1215

4359.8186

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KWD 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 4472.5001, compared to 5073.6175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 601.1173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4472.5001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5073.6175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 363.2242 MMK (High: 5377.9097 / Low: 5014.6855). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.5237 MMK (High: 4479.9127 / Low: 4450.3891).

September Spread (Volatile) ±363.2242

March Spread (Stable) ±29.5237

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 104.8574 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -104.8574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 5178.6824) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4515.5249), the exchange rate shifted by +663.1575 (+14.69%).

2018 Avg (September) 5178.6824

2017 Avg (September) 4515.5249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4508.3864	4442.3824	4473.5812
February	4476.0790	4414.6110	4446.7559
March	4479.9127	4450.3891	4459.4530
April	4482.0819	4399.6307	4441.4272
May	4493.4329	4429.3139	4474.5753
June	4691.3824	4471.0886	4539.2080
July	4813.0540	4652.0642	4721.2085
August	5117.0617	4817.7535	4946.8368
September	5377.9097	5014.6855	5178.6824
October	5300.2849	5014.2161	5184.8085
November	5291.2014	5192.7706	5257.5129
December	5224.4509	5078.0781	5152.6556