YEARLY HIGH
0.0519 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0419 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0477 KGS

2018 MMK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0513 to the December average rate of 0.0439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0519 was up 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0517, 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 260 KGS
2017 Average 253 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 209 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.06 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0522
0.0422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to KGS 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 0.0509, compared to 0.0445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0030 KGS (High: 0.0449 / Low: 0.0419). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KGS (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0508).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+2.58%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0513
2017 Avg (April) 0.0500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0519 0.0509 0.0513
February 0.0517 0.0507 0.0513
March 0.0512 0.0508 0.0510
April 0.0519 0.0508 0.0513
May 0.0515 0.0502 0.0508
June 0.0506 0.0480 0.0498
July 0.0485 0.0467 0.0477
August 0.0467 0.0440 0.0455
September 0.0449 0.0419 0.0435
October 0.0449 0.0426 0.0436
November 0.0435 0.0427 0.0430
December 0.0445 0.0432 0.0439