YEARLY HIGH
0.0028 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0022 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0025 QAR

2018 MMK to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0027 to the December average rate of 0.0023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0028 was down 4.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0029, 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 14 QAR
2017 Average 14 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 11 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.61 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0028
0.0022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to QAR 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 0.0027, compared to 0.0024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0022). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0027).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+2.04%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0027
2017 Avg (April) 0.0027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
February 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
March 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
April 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
May 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
June 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
July 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
August 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
September 0.0024 0.0022 0.0023
October 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
November 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
December 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023