YEARLY HIGH
0.0106 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0084 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0095 SCR

2018 MMK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0103 to the December average rate of 0.0087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0106 was up 0.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0105, 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 53 SCR
2017 Average 50 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 42 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.02 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0105
0.0084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to SCR 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 0.0101, compared to 0.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0007 SCR (High: 0.0091 / Low: 0.0084). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SCR (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0085).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+3.55%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0102
2017 Avg (March) 0.0099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0106 0.0101 0.0103
February 0.0105 0.0100 0.0102
March 0.0106 0.0101 0.0102
April 0.0104 0.0100 0.0101
May 0.0104 0.0099 0.0100
June 0.0100 0.0095 0.0098
July 0.0096 0.0093 0.0095
August 0.0093 0.0088 0.0091
September 0.0091 0.0084 0.0087
October 0.0091 0.0085 0.0087
November 0.0086 0.0085 0.0085
December 0.0089 0.0086 0.0087