YEARLY HIGH
49.5425 MMK
YEARLY LOW
43.0819 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.9733 MMK

2018 UYU to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 49.5425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 43.0819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4606 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.0882 to the December average rate of 48.6110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.5425 was up 1.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.9048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 247,713 MMK
2017 Average 237,617 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 215,410 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,303.03 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.5380
43.2274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 46.0910, compared to 47.8555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.0910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.8555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 4.3177 MMK (High: 47.3997 / Low: 43.0819). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2980 MMK (High: 47.2248 / Low: 46.9268).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3177
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2980

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 48.6110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.0100), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6010 (+3.41%).

2018 Avg (December) 48.6110
2017 Avg (December) 47.0100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.4127 46.7489 47.0882
February 47.1578 46.0761 46.7141
March 47.2248 46.9268 47.1042
April 47.4477 46.6533 47.0962
May 47.3997 43.0819 44.7901
June 45.1963 43.2213 43.7533
July 47.7100 44.5780 45.8274
August 49.0399 47.1878 48.0423
September 49.4292 46.8567 47.8178
October 49.0765 46.1332 47.8225
November 49.4908 48.2742 49.0121
December 49.5425 47.6930 48.6110