YEARLY HIGH
0.2334 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.1708 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1881 MMK

2018 SLL to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.2334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.1708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0626 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1755 to the December average rate of 0.1867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2334 was down 6.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,167 MMK
2017 Average 913 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 854 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313.08 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2287
0.1682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.1788, compared to 0.1974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0533 MMK (High: 0.2334 / Low: 0.1802). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 MMK (High: 0.1747 / Low: 0.1722).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0533
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2092) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1807), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+15.81%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2092
2017 Avg (August) 0.1807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1769 0.1732 0.1755
February 0.1747 0.1722 0.1737
March 0.1752 0.1724 0.1742
April 0.1740 0.1708 0.1732
May 0.1755 0.1727 0.1735
June 0.2251 0.1726 0.2024
July 0.2280 0.2196 0.2236
August 0.2334 0.1802 0.2092
September 0.1938 0.1810 0.1869
October 0.1920 0.1815 0.1875
November 0.1917 0.1882 0.1905
December 0.1895 0.1841 0.1867