2018 PKR to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.2062 MMK

YEARLY LOW

11.0517 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8767 MMK

2018 PKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 13.2062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.0517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1544 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1557 to the December average rate of 11.2676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.2062 was down 0.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.2287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,603,093 MMK

2017 Average 6,464,514 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 5,525,870 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,077,222.82 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.8576

11.1230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 11.8100, compared to 11.9435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8100

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.0196 MMK (High: 12.7531 / Low: 11.7334). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1659 MMK (High: 12.1270 / Low: 11.9611).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0196

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6616 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 12.7130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.9034), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1904 (-1.48%).

2018 Avg (September) 12.7130

2017 Avg (September) 12.9034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2469	12.0331	12.1557
February	12.1270	11.9611	12.0446
March	12.1075	11.5384	11.9010
April	11.6508	11.4060	11.5260
May	11.7465	11.5420	11.6731
June	11.7422	11.2986	11.5593
July	11.9612	11.1304	11.4781
August	12.6078	11.8088	12.1618
September	13.2062	12.3351	12.7130
October	12.7531	11.7334	12.1115
November	12.0749	11.7895	11.9292
December	11.8456	11.0517	11.2676