YEARLY HIGH
433.6601 MMK
YEARLY LOW
351.7534 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
384.4862 MMK

2018 SAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 433.6601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 351.7534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.9066 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 358.6907 to the December average rate of 417.5289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 433.6601 was up 18.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 367.0977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,168,300 MMK
2017 Average 1,814,801 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,758,767 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409,533.20 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

432.9878
348.3712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 358.6635, compared to 410.3088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.6453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 358.6635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 410.3088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 28.8780 MMK (High: 433.6601 / Low: 404.7821). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1334 MMK (High: 357.9666 / Low: 355.8331).

September Spread (Volatile) ±28.8780
March Spread (Stable) ±2.1334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.4074 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 418.1460) against the same month in 2017 (average: 362.9300), the exchange rate shifted by +55.2160 (+15.21%).

2018 Avg (September) 418.1460
2017 Avg (September) 362.9300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 361.4451 355.0108 358.6907
February 357.9705 352.8204 355.4275
March 357.9666 355.8331 356.5360
April 359.7139 351.7534 355.4226
May 362.0729 356.1781 359.9716
June 378.3327 358.9712 365.9327
July 388.7289 375.1087 381.1115
August 412.8989 388.8562 399.7147
September 433.6601 404.7821 418.1460
October 429.3934 406.0273 419.4155
November 428.7154 420.8645 425.9364
December 423.6511 411.6595 417.5289