YEARLY HIGH
17.2633 VND
YEARLY LOW
14.2160 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9992 VND

2018 MMK to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 17.2633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 14.2160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0472 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8791 to the December average rate of 14.8533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.2633 was up 2.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.8618, 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 86,316 VND
2017 Average 83,417 VND
Yearly Trough Low 71,080 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,236.04 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.3442
14.2890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to VND 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 16.9246, compared to 15.0739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.0170 VND (High: 15.2330 / Low: 14.2160). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1197 VND (High: 17.0927 / Low: 16.9731).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0170
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1197

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6799 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 17.0896) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.6930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3966 (+2.38%).

2018 Avg (April) 17.0896
2017 Avg (April) 16.6930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0563 16.7470 16.8791
February 17.1727 16.9336 17.0378
March 17.0927 16.9731 17.0318
April 17.2633 16.8768 17.0896
May 17.0474 16.7557 16.8669
June 16.8735 16.1459 16.6422
July 16.3403 15.8485 16.1011
August 15.8455 14.9257 15.4223
September 15.2330 14.2160 14.7423
October 15.2710 14.4357 14.7806
November 14.7151 14.4587 14.5436
December 15.0499 14.6222 14.8533