YEARLY HIGH
119.6844 MMK
YEARLY LOW
94.7038 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.9020 MMK

2018 SCR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 119.6844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 94.7038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.9806 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.6957 to the December average rate of 114.5497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 119.6844 was up 14.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 104.3700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 598,422 MMK
2017 Average 501,228 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 473,519 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,902.94 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

119.0919
94.6597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 98.8743, compared to 112.9296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.8743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.9296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 9.2300 MMK (High: 119.6844 / Low: 110.4544). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1723 MMK (High: 117.9207 / Low: 115.7484).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.2300
November Spread (Stable) ±2.1723

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.5062 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 114.8897) against the same month in 2017 (average: 99.8707), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0190 (+15.04%).

2018 Avg (September) 114.8897
2017 Avg (September) 99.8707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.8761 94.7319 96.6957
February 100.3272 95.0673 97.9185
March 99.4233 94.7038 98.0156
April 100.2782 96.3229 98.9230
May 100.9403 96.0468 100.1012
June 104.7955 100.2858 101.5916
July 107.3398 103.9173 105.5120
August 113.7861 107.4044 110.3036
September 119.6844 110.4544 114.8897
October 118.0996 109.6533 115.2670
November 117.9207 115.7484 117.0559
December 116.5226 112.5819 114.5497