YEARLY HIGH
14.2450 MMK
YEARLY LOW
12.3973 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1719 MMK

2018 NPR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 14.2450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 12.3973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8477 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2138 to the December average rate of 13.8587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.2450 was up 6.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.4102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,225 MMK
2017 Average 65,370 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 61,987 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,238.45 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.0427
12.3691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 12.8103, compared to 13.5335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7401 MMK (High: 14.1139 / Low: 13.3737). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1057 MMK (High: 12.8949 / Low: 12.7892).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7401
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2724 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 13.9032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8420 (+6.45%).

2018 Avg (November) 13.9032
2017 Avg (November) 13.0612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3449 13.0570 13.2138
February 13.0731 12.7656 12.9414
March 12.8949 12.7892 12.8519
April 12.8484 12.4668 12.6872
May 12.6838 12.3973 12.5086
June 12.9022 12.5246 12.6590
July 13.2857 12.7697 13.0088
August 13.8054 13.2564 13.4698
September 14.1139 13.3737 13.6021
October 13.6192 12.9102 13.3586
November 14.2450 13.6088 13.9032
December 14.2021 13.6575 13.8587