YEARLY HIGH
33.8694 MMK
YEARLY LOW
31.4062 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.7144 MMK

2026 AFN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 33.8694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 31.4062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4631 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0487 to the December average rate of 31.9416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 33.8694 was up 5.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 32.1806, 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 169,347 MMK
2025 Average 150,688 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 157,031 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,315.69 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

33.4809
31.8017
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 32.9356, compared to 32.0509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.9356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 2.0527 MMK (High: 33.8694 / Low: 31.8167). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4171 MMK (High: 32.2303 / Low: 31.8132).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0527
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0259 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 32.8225) against the same month in 2025 (average: 28.4597), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3628 (+15.33%).

2026 Avg (February) 32.8225
2025 Avg (February) 28.4597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.3062 31.7469 32.0487
February 33.8694 31.8167 32.8225
March 33.5984 32.8095 33.2932
April 33.8679 32.0582 32.9221
May 33.5970 33.0679 33.3409
June 33.5970 32.5552 33.1861
July 33.1450 31.4062 32.1601
August 32.2303 31.8132 31.9416