2018 LAK to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1909 MMK

YEARLY LOW

0.1589 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1712 MMK

2018 LAK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.1909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.1589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0321 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1618 to the December average rate of 0.1833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1909 was up 11.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 955 MMK

2017 Average 828 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 794 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.39 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1897

0.1577

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.1615, compared to 0.1808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0128 MMK (High: 0.1909 / Low: 0.1782). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MMK (High: 0.1618 / Low: 0.1608).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1841) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+12.27%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1841

2017 Avg (September) 0.1640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1631	0.1603	0.1618
February	0.1619	0.1594	0.1606
March	0.1618	0.1608	0.1611
April	0.1620	0.1589	0.1604
May	0.1625	0.1602	0.1618
June	0.1682	0.1615	0.1635
July	0.1728	0.1669	0.1696
August	0.1817	0.1728	0.1766
September	0.1909	0.1782	0.1841
October	0.1883	0.1785	0.1845
November	0.1882	0.1848	0.1871
December	0.1856	0.1807	0.1833