YEARLY HIGH
86.3736 MMK
YEARLY LOW
65.5089 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.0330 MMK

2018 MXN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 86.3736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 65.5089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8648 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.1563 to the December average rate of 78.0014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 86.3736 was up 11.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.8107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,318,682 MMK
2017 Average 3,609,644 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,275,444 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,043,238.04 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

84.0511
66.2547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 70.6631, compared to 79.4029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.6631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.4029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 7.9962 MMK (High: 78.4649 / Low: 70.4687). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1066 MMK (High: 72.6041 / Low: 70.4975).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.9962
February Spread (Stable) ±2.1066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.4561 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 82.5681) against the same month in 2017 (average: 76.3399), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2282 (+8.16%).

2018 Avg (September) 82.5681
2017 Avg (September) 76.3399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.7766 68.7549 71.1563
February 72.6041 70.4975 71.5090
March 73.6985 70.8728 71.9186
April 73.8767 70.3950 72.5566
May 71.2588 67.7461 69.1006
June 71.8661 65.5089 67.7378
July 78.4649 70.4687 75.2601
August 81.9361 77.0250 79.5358
September 86.3736 79.4335 82.5681
October 85.2873 79.1025 82.0371
November 80.7338 77.2555 79.0151
December 79.3042 75.2403 78.0014