YEARLY HIGH
0.0101 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0086 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0092 LSL

2018 MMK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0091 to the December average rate of 0.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0101 was down 5.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0107, 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 50 LSL
2017 Average 49 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 43 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.38 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0097
0.0087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to LSL 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 0.0091, compared to 0.0092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0012 LSL (High: 0.0101 / Low: 0.0088). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LSL (High: 0.0090 / Low: 0.0087).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0097), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-2.62%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0094
2017 Avg (September) 0.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0092 0.0088 0.0091
February 0.0091 0.0086 0.0089
March 0.0090 0.0087 0.0089
April 0.0093 0.0088 0.0091
May 0.0094 0.0091 0.0093
June 0.0100 0.0093 0.0097
July 0.0098 0.0090 0.0094
August 0.0097 0.0088 0.0093
September 0.0101 0.0088 0.0094
October 0.0097 0.0090 0.0092
November 0.0090 0.0086 0.0088
December 0.0094 0.0087 0.0091