YEARLY HIGH
0.7884 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.6605 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7192 MMK

2020 BIF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BIF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.6605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1279 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7792 to the December average rate of 0.6883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7884 was down 8.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8618, 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 3,942 MMK
2019 Average 4,131 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,303 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.55 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7903
0.6567
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 0.7509, compared to 0.6876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0534 MMK (High: 0.7600 / Low: 0.7066). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 MMK (High: 0.7449 / Low: 0.7305).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0534
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 0.0277 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.7792) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0701 (-8.25%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.7792
2019 Avg (January) 0.8492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7884 0.7736 0.7792
February 0.7773 0.7600 0.7682
March 0.7600 0.7066 0.7405
April 0.7621 0.7351 0.7492
May 0.7449 0.7305 0.7371
June 0.7385 0.7140 0.7310
July 0.7212 0.7059 0.7112
August 0.7112 0.6880 0.7038
September 0.6913 0.6764 0.6842
October 0.6766 0.6605 0.6678
November 0.6787 0.6621 0.6701
December 0.7127 0.6772 0.6883