YEARLY HIGH
19.1637 MMK
YEARLY LOW
16.6316 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9084 MMK

2020 AFN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 19.1637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 16.6316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5321 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0204 to the December average rate of 17.3482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.1637 was down 7.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.7534, 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 95,819 MMK
2019 Average 97,719 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 83,158 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,660.62 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.2412
16.5915
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 18.5488, compared to 17.2681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3548 MMK (High: 18.9374 / Low: 17.5826). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2938 MMK (High: 18.5367 / Low: 18.2429).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3548
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4758 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 19.0204) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.3054), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2850 (-6.33%).

2020 Avg (January) 19.0204
2019 Avg (January) 20.3054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1637 18.8106 19.0204
February 19.1472 18.7293 18.8538
March 18.9374 17.5826 18.3780
April 19.0208 18.2568 18.6505
May 18.5367 18.2429 18.3456
June 18.2269 17.7538 18.0443
July 18.0156 17.6336 17.7552
August 17.8170 17.2449 17.6098
September 17.4445 16.9378 17.2009
October 17.0228 16.6316 16.8123
November 17.0950 16.6838 16.8820
December 17.9724 17.1141 17.3482