2018 MMK to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0839 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0692 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0769 JPY

2018 MMK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0825 to the December average rate of 0.0716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0839 was down 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 419 JPY

2017 Average 412 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 346 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.35 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0837

0.0697

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to JPY 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 0.0808, compared to 0.0729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0808

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0049 JPY (High: 0.0749 / Low: 0.0700). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 JPY (High: 0.0800 / Low: 0.0782).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0825) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0848), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-2.68%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0825

2017 Avg (January) 0.0848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0839	0.0815	0.0825
February	0.0827	0.0796	0.0809
March	0.0800	0.0782	0.0793
April	0.0820	0.0792	0.0807
May	0.0820	0.0801	0.0812
June	0.0816	0.0779	0.0802
July	0.0791	0.0763	0.0779
August	0.0766	0.0719	0.0741
September	0.0732	0.0692	0.0715
October	0.0749	0.0700	0.0717
November	0.0721	0.0701	0.0709
December	0.0732	0.0704	0.0716