YEARLY HIGH
20.7534 MMK
YEARLY LOW
18.6052 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5491 MMK

2019 AFN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 20.7534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 18.6052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1481 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3054 to the December average rate of 19.0911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.7534 was down 16.54% compared to the 2018 peak of 24.8651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,767 MMK
2018 Average 99,509 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 93,026 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,740.74 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.5776
18.6597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 19.8249, compared to 19.2734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.2734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.6707 MMK (High: 19.2759 / Low: 18.6052). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1842 MMK (High: 19.6118 / Low: 19.4276).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6707
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1842

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5736 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 20.4178) against the same month in 2018 (average: 19.2194), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1984 (+6.24%).

2019 Avg (February) 20.4178
2018 Avg (February) 19.2194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.5099 20.0410 20.3054
February 20.7534 20.0986 20.4178
March 20.3854 19.9324 20.2040
April 19.9303 19.4930 19.6305
May 19.6366 19.0273 19.3884
June 19.2759 18.6052 19.0034
July 18.9732 18.6175 18.8195
August 19.5239 18.8911 19.2943
September 19.6202 19.3810 19.5325
October 19.6118 19.4276 19.5568
November 19.4832 19.1380 19.3460
December 19.2537 18.8942 19.0911