YEARLY HIGH
0.2779 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.2349 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2513 MMK

2018 PYG to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.2779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2383 to the December average rate of 0.2643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2779 was up 9.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,389 MMK
2017 Average 1,209 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,174 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.04 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2722
0.2350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.2399, compared to 0.2626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0184 MMK (High: 0.2779 / Low: 0.2595). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 MMK (High: 0.2428 / Low: 0.2389).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2679) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0285 (+11.91%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2679
2017 Avg (September) 0.2394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2423 0.2349 0.2383
February 0.2401 0.2350 0.2381
March 0.2450 0.2397 0.2423
April 0.2428 0.2389 0.2404
May 0.2433 0.2363 0.2396
June 0.2487 0.2366 0.2410
July 0.2546 0.2466 0.2500
August 0.2662 0.2540 0.2599
September 0.2779 0.2595 0.2679
October 0.2692 0.2579 0.2644
November 0.2714 0.2666 0.2691
December 0.2682 0.2582 0.2643