YEARLY HIGH
0.2702 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.1341 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2477 MRO

2018 MMK to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.2702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.1341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1362 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2638 to the December average rate of 0.2279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2702 was down 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2706, 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 1,351 MRO
2017 Average 1,322 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 670 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 680.76 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2713
0.2161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to MRO 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 0.2643, compared to 0.2312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1007 MRO (High: 0.2348 / Low: 0.1341). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 MRO (High: 0.2668 / Low: 0.2652).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1007
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2667) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+0.73%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2667
2017 Avg (April) 0.2648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2668 0.2610 0.2638
February 0.2683 0.2652 0.2666
March 0.2668 0.2652 0.2660
April 0.2702 0.2638 0.2667
May 0.2665 0.2618 0.2634
June 0.2632 0.2505 0.2593
July 0.2534 0.2439 0.2492
August 0.2441 0.2306 0.2380
September 0.2351 0.2198 0.2278
October 0.2348 0.1341 0.2207
November 0.2261 0.2220 0.2234
December 0.2312 0.2246 0.2279