2018 LSL to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

116.2010 MMK

YEARLY LOW

99.1932 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

109.1688 MMK

2018 LSL to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 116.2010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 99.1932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0078 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.3917 to the December average rate of 109.8571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 116.2010 was up 5.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 110.0395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 581,005 MMK

2017 Average 511,863 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 495,966 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,038.90 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

114.4106

102.6508

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 109.5614, compared to 108.7761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.5614

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.7761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 13.9478 MMK (High: 113.1410 / Low: 99.1932). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3969 MMK (High: 114.6150 / Low: 111.2182).

September Spread (Volatile) ±13.9478

March Spread (Stable) ±3.3969

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 4.0640 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 112.6593) against the same month in 2017 (average: 103.5949), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0644 (+8.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 112.6593

2017 Avg (February) 103.5949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	113.1152	108.1349	110.3917
February	116.2010	109.4570	112.6593
March	114.6150	111.2182	112.7780
April	113.0548	107.2433	110.2140
May	109.8821	106.0200	107.6947
June	107.7473	99.7588	103.6308
July	111.2863	101.5949	106.6212
August	114.1018	103.3795	107.9943
September	113.1410	99.1932	106.4656
October	111.2099	103.4045	108.2878
November	116.1525	111.1549	113.4306
December	115.0982	106.8208	109.8571