YEARLY HIGH
0.8618 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.7843 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8263 MMK

2019 BIF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BIF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0775 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8492 to the December average rate of 0.7988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8618 was down 6.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,309 MMK
2018 Average 4,056 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,921 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 387.69 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8543
0.7938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.8362, compared to 0.8165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0276 MMK (High: 0.8618 / Low: 0.8342). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 MMK (High: 0.8249 / Low: 0.8154).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.8492) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0863 (+11.31%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.8492
2018 Avg (January) 0.7630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8618 0.8342 0.8492
February 0.8568 0.8297 0.8432
March 0.8536 0.8263 0.8369
April 0.8376 0.8203 0.8279
May 0.8409 0.8250 0.8335
June 0.8318 0.8185 0.8265
July 0.8249 0.8154 0.8201
August 0.8265 0.8167 0.8215
September 0.8302 0.8199 0.8252
October 0.8294 0.8170 0.8237
November 0.8154 0.8032 0.8093
December 0.8069 0.7843 0.7988