YEARLY HIGH
601.7775 MMK
YEARLY LOW
488.1440 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
533.6127 MMK

2018 XCD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 601.7775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 488.1440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 113.6334 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 497.7459 to the December average rate of 579.5998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 601.7775 was up 18.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 509.4448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,008,887 MMK
2017 Average 2,518,404 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,440,720 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 568,167.15 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

601.0885
483.3826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 497.7502, compared to 569.4751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 71.7249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 497.7502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 569.4751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 40.0132 MMK (High: 601.7775 / Low: 561.7643). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0197 MMK (High: 496.7331 / Low: 493.7134).

September Spread (Volatile) ±40.0132
March Spread (Stable) ±3.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 11.6799 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 580.2971) against the same month in 2017 (average: 503.6246), the exchange rate shifted by +76.6726 (+15.22%).

2018 Avg (September) 580.2971
2017 Avg (September) 503.6246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 501.6003 492.5941 497.7459
February 496.6791 489.5007 493.2209
March 496.7331 493.7134 494.7583
April 499.1579 488.1440 493.1915
May 502.4514 494.2777 499.6980
June 525.0432 499.8427 507.8865
July 539.4350 520.5414 528.8694
August 572.9602 539.6354 554.7065
September 601.7775 561.7643 580.2971
October 596.0156 563.4316 582.0982
November 595.0666 584.1927 591.2797
December 588.1705 571.4231 579.5998