2018 LRD to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.9579 MMK

YEARLY LOW

8.8547 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0402 MMK

2018 LRD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 10.9579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 8.8547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1031 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6054 to the December average rate of 9.9393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.9579 was down 28.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.2327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,789 MMK

2017 Average 66,136 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 44,274 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,515.70 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.7447

9.0724

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 10.2104, compared to 9.8699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2104

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.7680 MMK (High: 9.6228 / Low: 8.8547). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1231 MMK (High: 10.2659 / Low: 10.1428).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7680

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4495 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 10.5599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.5259), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9660 (-27.30%).

2018 Avg (February) 10.5599

2017 Avg (February) 14.5259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.8551	10.3102	10.6054
February	10.9579	10.2439	10.5599
March	10.2659	10.1428	10.2006
April	10.2825	10.0584	10.1666
May	10.2984	9.7937	10.0897
June	9.8451	9.3548	9.6402
July	9.6228	8.8547	9.2118
August	10.0386	9.6072	9.7679
September	10.4959	9.7651	10.1287
October	10.2842	9.7237	10.0422
November	10.2678	10.0083	10.1297
December	10.0702	9.7709	9.9393