YEARLY HIGH
4.2576 PYG
YEARLY LOW
3.5987 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9895 PYG

2018 MMK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 4.2576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 3.5987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6590 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1975 to the December average rate of 3.7836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.2576 was down 0.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.2830, 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 21,288 PYG
2017 Average 20,692 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 17,993 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,294.79 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.2485
3.6680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to PYG 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 4.1681, compared to 3.8109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2555 PYG (High: 3.8542 / Low: 3.5987). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0663 PYG (High: 3.7511 / Low: 3.6848).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2555
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.1520 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.1975) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.2283), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0309 (-0.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.1975
2017 Avg (January) 4.2283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2576 4.1268 4.1975
February 4.2549 4.1641 4.2002
March 4.1721 4.0814 4.1274
April 4.1852 4.1185 4.1595
May 4.2325 4.1095 4.1735
June 4.2274 4.0204 4.1505
July 4.0551 3.9277 4.0005
August 3.9363 3.7560 3.8485
September 3.8542 3.5987 3.7336
October 3.8771 3.7147 3.7830
November 3.7511 3.6848 3.7164
December 3.8726 3.7279 3.7836