2018 PLN to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PLN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PLN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 443.7170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 360.4171.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 83.2999 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 394.4483 to the December average rate of 415.3834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 443.7170 was up 14.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 388.2157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PLN to MMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 386.0005, compared to 412.1208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.1203 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 34.4292 MMK (High: 443.7170 / Low: 409.2878). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0492 MMK (High: 424.9022 / Low: 416.8530).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 17.6981 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 424.8874) against the same month in 2017 (average: 379.7288), the exchange rate shifted by +45.1586 (+11.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 400.7825 | 383.5949 | 394.4483 |
| February | 400.8357 | 389.1167 | 394.9026 |
| March | 396.0426 | 387.3021 | 391.7657 |
| April | 396.0918 | 381.8711 | 390.2233 |
| May | 379.6295 | 360.4171 | 372.5252 |
| June | 376.9973 | 367.5093 | 372.1375 |
| July | 398.6767 | 372.4693 | 386.5618 |
| August | 422.9072 | 390.2769 | 403.7475 |
| September | 443.7170 | 409.2878 | 424.8874 |
| October | 431.9401 | 406.9170 | 419.7009 |
| November | 424.9022 | 416.8530 | 422.4434 |
| December | 421.4702 | 409.2214 | 415.3834 |