2018 PEN to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

494.3486 MMK

YEARLY LOW

406.0378 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

438.5120 MMK

2018 PEN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 494.3486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 406.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.3108 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 418.2860 to the December average rate of 465.5698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 494.3486 was up 16.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 423.3841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,471,743 MMK

2017 Average 2,087,649 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 2,030,189 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 441,554.16 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

480.2666

403.9306

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 414.1577, compared to 462.8663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 48.7086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 414.1577

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 462.8663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 35.0085 MMK (High: 494.3486 / Low: 459.3401). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0894 MMK (High: 416.1662 / Low: 409.0768).

September Spread (Volatile) ±35.0085

April Spread (Stable) ±7.0894

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.1054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 473.9053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 419.3031), the exchange rate shifted by +54.6021 (+13.02%).

2018 Avg (September) 473.9053

2017 Avg (September) 419.3031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	422.3711	414.1283	418.2860
February	414.5531	406.0378	410.2919
March	415.0293	407.7495	411.4165
April	416.1662	409.0768	412.6394
May	415.4505	406.0940	412.6315
June	433.5988	414.1171	419.6810
July	445.5261	427.5742	436.3295
August	469.8548	445.5966	455.6168
September	494.3486	459.3401	473.9053
October	480.1115	456.8835	472.1012
November	476.9987	468.3065	473.6753
December	474.4358	457.0353	465.5698