YEARLY HIGH
7.4582 MMK
YEARLY LOW
3.7005 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0652 MMK

2018 MRO to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 7.4582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 3.7005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7577 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7905 to the December average rate of 4.3877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.4582 was up 93.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 37,291 MMK
2017 Average 18,912 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 18,503 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,788.55 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.6916
3.6636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to MMK 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 3.7840, compared to 4.3464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.1989 MMK (High: 7.4582 / Low: 4.2593). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 MMK (High: 3.7709 / Low: 3.7480).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.1989
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1298 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4.6059) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7720), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8339 (+22.11%).

2018 Avg (October) 4.6059
2017 Avg (October) 3.7720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8309 3.7477 3.7905
February 3.7705 3.7265 3.7506
March 3.7709 3.7480 3.7595
April 3.7914 3.7005 3.7492
May 3.8197 3.7523 3.7960
June 3.9914 3.7999 3.8578
July 4.1008 3.9461 4.0142
August 4.3374 4.0966 4.2037
September 4.5492 4.2526 4.3909
October 7.4582 4.2593 4.6059
November 4.5048 4.4224 4.4761
December 4.4525 4.3258 4.3877