YEARLY HIGH
2.8132 MMK
YEARLY LOW
2.2730 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4914 MMK

2018 SOS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 2.8132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 2.2730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5401 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3201 to the December average rate of 2.7010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8132 was up 17.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,066 MMK
2017 Average 11,754 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 11,365 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,700.74 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8049
2.2485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 2.3242, compared to 2.6585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1899 MMK (High: 2.8132 / Low: 2.6232). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0363 MMK (High: 2.3208 / Low: 2.2845).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1899
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0363

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0576 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.7118) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3690 (+15.75%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.7118
2017 Avg (September) 2.3428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3432 2.2872 2.3201
February 2.3182 2.2730 2.2949
March 2.3208 2.2845 2.3016
April 2.3498 2.2836 2.3075
May 2.3719 2.3042 2.3422
June 2.4519 2.3395 2.3791
July 2.5152 2.4321 2.4718
August 2.6748 2.5188 2.5925
September 2.8132 2.6232 2.7118
October 2.7782 2.6296 2.7153
November 2.7754 2.7242 2.7585
December 2.7387 2.6580 2.7010