YEARLY HIGH
0.3904 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.3167 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3591 SYP

2018 MMK to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.3904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.3167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0737 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3829 to the December average rate of 0.3288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3904 was up 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3822, 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 1,952 SYP
2017 Average 1,224 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,583 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.49 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3928
0.3159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to SYP 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 0.3829, compared to 0.3352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0229 SYP (High: 0.3396 / Low: 0.3167). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SYP (High: 0.3860 / Low: 0.3836).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.3864) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2288 (+145.20%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.3864
2017 Avg (April) 0.1576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3868 0.3799 0.3829
February 0.3893 0.3837 0.3864
March 0.3860 0.3836 0.3852
April 0.3904 0.3818 0.3864
May 0.3855 0.3788 0.3814
June 0.3812 0.3630 0.3753
July 0.3662 0.3533 0.3604
August 0.3531 0.3326 0.3437
September 0.3396 0.3167 0.3285
October 0.3382 0.3197 0.3275
November 0.3263 0.3202 0.3223
December 0.3335 0.3238 0.3288