2018 PGK to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

489.5416 MMK

YEARLY LOW

406.9762 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

438.4006 MMK

2018 PGK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 489.5416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 406.9762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.5654 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 417.4124 to the December average rate of 465.2805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 489.5416 was up 11.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 438.0497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,447,708 MMK

2017 Average 2,133,912 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 2,034,881 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 412,827.25 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

482.5110

404.0805

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 415.0376, compared to 461.7636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.7261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 415.0376

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 461.7636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 29.3595 MMK (High: 489.5416 / Low: 460.1821). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3095 MMK (High: 415.8131 / Low: 409.5035).

September Spread (Volatile) ±29.3595

May Spread (Stable) ±6.3095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 10.6946 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 471.9453) against the same month in 2017 (average: 425.0801), the exchange rate shifted by +46.8652 (+11.03%).

2018 Avg (September) 471.9453

2017 Avg (September) 425.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	421.2835	412.8876	417.4124
February	419.7966	410.1674	414.3717
March	419.3114	411.4981	414.7738
April	414.2468	406.9762	410.6164
May	415.8131	409.5035	413.6067
June	432.0833	409.2252	419.4445
July	443.1128	427.9775	434.7531
August	467.0543	441.7621	453.0233
September	489.5416	460.1821	471.9453
October	480.3815	453.8603	469.6045
November	480.9156	470.2909	475.9751
December	471.2509	455.4697	465.2805