YEARLY HIGH
1192.4142 MMK
YEARLY LOW
996.5007 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1067.9905 MMK

2018 SGD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 1192.4142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 996.5007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 195.9135 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1017.7829 to the December average rate of 1142.4819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1192.4142 was up 17.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 1017.5383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,962,071 MMK
2017 Average 4,931,685 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,982,504 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 979,567.26 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1177.5014
993.0000
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SGD 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 1013.9043, compared to 1122.0766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 108.1723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1013.9043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1122.0766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 86.2951 MMK (High: 1192.4142 / Low: 1106.1191). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.5948 MMK (High: 1021.7019 / Low: 1011.1071).

September Spread (Volatile) ±86.2951
March Spread (Stable) ±10.5948

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 19.6443 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1143.7111) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1008.1878), the exchange rate shifted by +135.5233 (+13.44%).

2018 Avg (September) 1143.7111
2017 Avg (September) 1008.1878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1025.1770 1008.3901 1017.7829
February 1017.4673 999.2489 1009.8820
March 1021.7019 1011.1071 1016.6569
April 1019.6876 1004.1364 1012.7992
May 1013.6304 996.5007 1008.3751
June 1036.9526 1010.0636 1017.9298
July 1070.5096 1027.7883 1048.8416
August 1135.0011 1067.5374 1095.1043
September 1192.4142 1106.1191 1143.7111
October 1163.7061 1102.6284 1140.1945
November 1168.3574 1144.6450 1162.1263
December 1160.8848 1129.3692 1142.4819