YEARLY HIGH
0.0308 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0052 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 SDG

2018 MMK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 482.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0308 was up 494.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0052, 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 154 SDG
2017 Average 24 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 26 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.24 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0329
0.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to SDG 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0186 SDG (High: 0.0300 / Low: 0.0114). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0052).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0254 (+513.31%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0304
2017 Avg (December) 0.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
February 0.0136 0.0053 0.0125
March 0.0136 0.0134 0.0135
April 0.0137 0.0134 0.0136
May 0.0136 0.0133 0.0134
June 0.0134 0.0127 0.0131
July 0.0128 0.0123 0.0126
August 0.0123 0.0116 0.0120
September 0.0119 0.0111 0.0115
October 0.0300 0.0114 0.0217
November 0.0302 0.0296 0.0298
December 0.0308 0.0300 0.0304