YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0049 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0055 SBD

2018 MMK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0058 to the December average rate of 0.0052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0059 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0059, 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 29 SBD
2017 Average 29 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 24 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.21 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0059
0.0049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to SBD 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0049). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0058).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.57%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0058
2017 Avg (April) 0.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
February 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
March 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
April 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
May 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
June 0.0059 0.0056 0.0058
July 0.0057 0.0054 0.0055
August 0.0054 0.0051 0.0053
September 0.0052 0.0049 0.0050
October 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
November 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
December 0.0053 0.0050 0.0052