YEARLY HIGH
0.0076 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0065 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0071 BWP

2018 MMK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.0076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0072 to the December average rate of 0.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0076 was down 3.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38 BWP
2017 Average 38 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 33 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.41 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0075
0.0066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to BWP 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 0.0073, compared to 0.0069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0006 BWP (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0065). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0071).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0074) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0075), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.62%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0074
2017 Avg (June) 0.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0074 0.0072 0.0072
February 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
March 0.0072 0.0071 0.0072
April 0.0074 0.0071 0.0072
May 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
June 0.0076 0.0074 0.0074
July 0.0074 0.0070 0.0072
August 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071
September 0.0072 0.0065 0.0069
October 0.0071 0.0067 0.0068
November 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
December 0.0070 0.0067 0.0068