2018 LBP to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0756 MMK

YEARLY LOW

0.8743 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9533 MMK

2018 LBP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 1.0756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.8743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2013 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8883 to the December average rate of 1.0380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0756 was up 17.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,378 MMK

2017 Average 4,511 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 4,372 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,006.32 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0740

0.8628

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.8888, compared to 1.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8888

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0728 MMK (High: 1.0756 / Low: 1.0028). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 MMK (High: 0.8858 / Low: 0.8770).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0728

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0184 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.0360) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1341 (+14.87%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.0360

2017 Avg (September) 0.9019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8960	0.8800	0.8883
February	0.8862	0.8744	0.8804
March	0.8858	0.8770	0.8827
April	0.8929	0.8743	0.8814
May	0.8978	0.8789	0.8924
June	0.9395	0.8925	0.9078
July	0.9648	0.9259	0.9454
August	1.0227	0.9650	0.9909
September	1.0756	1.0028	1.0360
October	1.0639	1.0066	1.0401
November	1.0632	1.0435	1.0564
December	1.0509	1.0236	1.0380