2018 MMK to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8244 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.6855 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7660 KRW

2018 MMK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.8244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.6855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1389 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7924 to the December average rate of 0.7173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8244 was down 7.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8917, 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 4,122 KRW

2017 Average 4,152 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,428 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 694.49 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8204

0.6948

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to KRW 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 0.8001, compared to 0.7318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0562 KRW (High: 0.7727 / Low: 0.7165). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 KRW (High: 0.8074 / Low: 0.7894).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0562

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

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 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8344), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0244 (-2.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8100

2017 Avg (February) 0.8344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8056	0.7835	0.7924
February	0.8244	0.7993	0.8100
March	0.8114	0.7926	0.8014
April	0.8115	0.7917	0.8022
May	0.8074	0.7894	0.7971
June	0.8112	0.7867	0.7977
July	0.7955	0.7636	0.7851
August	0.7727	0.7165	0.7483
September	0.7350	0.6855	0.7145
October	0.7446	0.7022	0.7206
November	0.7169	0.6972	0.7052
December	0.7252	0.7034	0.7173