YEARLY HIGH
443.7170 MMK
YEARLY LOW
360.4171 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
399.0606 MMK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,874,340 MMK
2017 Average 7,232,287 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 7,208,343 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,665,997.11 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

430.1624
366.8625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 386.0005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 412.1208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±34.4292
November Spread (Stable) ±8.0492

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 424.8874
2017 Avg (September) 379.7288

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