YEARLY HIGH
0.6822 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.5534 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6275 KPW

2018 MMK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.6822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.5534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1288 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6691 to the December average rate of 0.5746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6822 was up 1.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6698, 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 3,411 KPW
2017 Average 3,306 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,767 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 644.11 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6865
0.5520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to KPW 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 0.6691, compared to 0.5858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0394 KPW (High: 0.5928 / Low: 0.5534). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 KPW (High: 0.6745 / Low: 0.6704).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0394
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.6752) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6618), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+2.04%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.6752
2017 Avg (April) 0.6618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6761 0.6639 0.6691
February 0.6803 0.6705 0.6752
March 0.6745 0.6704 0.6731
April 0.6822 0.6672 0.6752
May 0.6737 0.6628 0.6664
June 0.6662 0.6343 0.6558
July 0.6398 0.6173 0.6298
August 0.6171 0.5812 0.6006
September 0.5928 0.5534 0.5741
October 0.5911 0.5587 0.5723
November 0.5700 0.5596 0.5632
December 0.5828 0.5662 0.5746