YEARLY HIGH
2283.5768 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1906.3204 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2042.5761 MMK

2018 XDR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 2283.5768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 1906.3204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 377.2563 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1934.4246 to the December average rate of 2179.1024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2283.5768 was up 16.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 1956.3973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,417,884 MMK
2017 Average 9,439,319 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 9,531,602 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,886,281.59 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2252.3809
1895.4301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1935.2585, compared to 2149.8938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 214.6353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1935.2585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2149.8938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 154.6935 MMK (High: 2283.5768 / Low: 2128.8832). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.3176 MMK (High: 1952.4218 / Low: 1930.1042).

September Spread (Volatile) ±154.6935
March Spread (Stable) ±22.3176

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 43.5326 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.5326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2198.4419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1933.9038), the exchange rate shifted by +264.5382 (+13.68%).

2018 Avg (September) 2198.4419
2017 Avg (September) 1933.9038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1953.3837 1909.8737 1934.4246
February 1949.7080 1921.8519 1936.3405
March 1952.4218 1930.1042 1942.2954
April 1944.0349 1920.9725 1932.5741
May 1937.2923 1906.3204 1925.1760
June 1993.5199 1917.2034 1940.7404
July 2048.0858 1977.8883 2007.7387
August 2170.3470 2046.2740 2097.1275
September 2283.5768 2128.8832 2198.4419
October 2237.7196 2124.0979 2194.3171
November 2239.2208 2195.6918 2222.6350
December 2209.1552 2147.8165 2179.1024