YEARLY HIGH
0.4399 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.3555 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4035 SOS

2018 MMK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.4399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.3555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0845 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4310 to the December average rate of 0.3703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4399 was down 0.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4405, 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 2,200 SOS
2017 Average 2,127 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,777 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.36 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4431
0.3552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to SOS 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 0.4303, compared to 0.3768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0257 SOS (High: 0.3812 / Low: 0.3555). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 SOS (High: 0.3671 / Low: 0.3603).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4358) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+3.01%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4358
2017 Avg (February) 0.4230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4372 0.4268 0.4310
February 0.4399 0.4314 0.4358
March 0.4377 0.4309 0.4345
April 0.4379 0.4256 0.4334
May 0.4340 0.4216 0.4270
June 0.4274 0.4079 0.4204
July 0.4112 0.3976 0.4046
August 0.3970 0.3739 0.3859
September 0.3812 0.3555 0.3689
October 0.3803 0.3599 0.3684
November 0.3671 0.3603 0.3625
December 0.3762 0.3651 0.3703