2018 MMK to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MMK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MMK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 5.8549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 4.2843.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5707 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6984 to the December average rate of 5.3566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.8549 was up 3.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MMK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MMK to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.6230, compared to 5.0996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5234 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.3501 SLL (High: 5.7936 / Low: 4.4434). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0809 SLL (High: 5.8064 / Low: 5.7254).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7587 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 5.7730) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.4970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2760 (+5.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7732 | 5.6536 | 5.6984 |
| February | 5.8064 | 5.7254 | 5.7569 |
| March | 5.8001 | 5.7090 | 5.7409 |
| April | 5.8549 | 5.7463 | 5.7730 |
| May | 5.7893 | 5.6990 | 5.7638 |
| June | 5.7936 | 4.4434 | 5.0051 |
| July | 4.5535 | 4.3852 | 4.4721 |
| August | 5.5508 | 4.2843 | 4.8324 |
| September | 5.5263 | 5.1588 | 5.3516 |
| October | 5.5099 | 5.2087 | 5.3347 |
| November | 5.3141 | 5.2170 | 5.2505 |
| December | 5.4329 | 5.2782 | 5.3566 |