YEARLY HIGH
0.0365 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0300 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0335 GMD

2018 MMK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0357 to the December average rate of 0.0316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0365 was up 3.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0353, 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 183 GMD
2017 Average 168 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 150 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.62 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0362
0.0305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to GMD 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 0.0352, compared to 0.0317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0020 GMD (High: 0.0330 / Low: 0.0310). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GMD (High: 0.0356 / Low: 0.0352).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+11.21%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0357
2017 Avg (January) 0.0321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0365 0.0351 0.0357
February 0.0360 0.0351 0.0355
March 0.0356 0.0352 0.0354
April 0.0358 0.0349 0.0354
May 0.0353 0.0347 0.0349
June 0.0350 0.0332 0.0344
July 0.0336 0.0330 0.0334
August 0.0330 0.0310 0.0321
September 0.0316 0.0300 0.0310
October 0.0326 0.0307 0.0315
November 0.0314 0.0308 0.0310
December 0.0321 0.0311 0.0316