YEARLY HIGH
0.4770 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.3975 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4311 MMK

2018 MGA to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 0.4770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.3975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0795 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4148 to the December average rate of 0.4411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4770 was up 0.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,385 MMK
2017 Average 2,182 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,987 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 397.51 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4662
0.4030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.4162, compared to 0.4461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0279 MMK (High: 0.4254 / Low: 0.3975). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 MMK (High: 0.4184 / Low: 0.4087).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4610) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+1.21%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4610
2017 Avg (September) 0.4554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4194 0.4089 0.4148
February 0.4291 0.4123 0.4207
March 0.4342 0.4155 0.4245
April 0.4184 0.4087 0.4144
May 0.4186 0.4069 0.4144
June 0.4254 0.3975 0.4083
July 0.4437 0.4164 0.4275
August 0.4657 0.4439 0.4532
September 0.4770 0.4496 0.4610
October 0.4558 0.4388 0.4492
November 0.4562 0.4348 0.4442
December 0.4508 0.4277 0.4411