YEARLY HIGH
0.0508 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0438 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0475 INR

2018 MMK to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.0508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.0438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0473 to the December average rate of 0.0452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0508 was up 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0507, 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 254 INR
2017 Average 239 INR
Yearly Trough Low 219 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.67 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0505
0.0445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to INR 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 0.0488, compared to 0.0462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0027 INR (High: 0.0486 / Low: 0.0459). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 INR (High: 0.0489 / Low: 0.0485).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0500) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+5.79%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0500
2017 Avg (May) 0.0473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0479 0.0467 0.0473
February 0.0490 0.0480 0.0484
March 0.0489 0.0485 0.0486
April 0.0502 0.0487 0.0493
May 0.0508 0.0494 0.0500
June 0.0500 0.0485 0.0494
July 0.0489 0.0470 0.0481
August 0.0472 0.0453 0.0464
September 0.0468 0.0444 0.0460
October 0.0486 0.0459 0.0468
November 0.0459 0.0439 0.0450
December 0.0464 0.0438 0.0452