YEARLY HIGH
174.0099 MMK
YEARLY LOW
141.5401 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.5542 MMK

2018 MAD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 174.0099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 141.5401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.4699 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.3863 to the December average rate of 164.2162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 174.0099 was up 18.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 146.4878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 870,050 MMK
2017 Average 701,898 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 707,700 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,349.40 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

170.4674
140.8949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 144.7653, compared to 162.3430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.5777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.7653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.3430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 13.1080 MMK (High: 174.0099 / Low: 160.9020). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3305 MMK (High: 146.2717 / Low: 144.9412).

September Spread (Volatile) ±13.1080
March Spread (Stable) ±1.3305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.7869 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 166.7357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 145.3111), the exchange rate shifted by +21.4247 (+14.74%).

2018 Avg (September) 166.7357
2017 Avg (September) 145.3111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.5476 143.6799 145.3863
February 146.0268 143.8704 145.0339
March 146.2717 144.9412 145.5875
April 145.5605 143.6633 144.6803
May 144.9721 141.5401 143.3593
June 148.7192 142.8409 144.5445
July 154.3025 148.1407 151.1241
August 165.0602 154.0084 158.1008
September 174.0099 160.9020 166.7357
October 169.4548 160.8142 165.8782
November 169.4150 165.6345 168.0031
December 166.8953 161.7637 164.2162