YEARLY HIGH
1.6493 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.1876 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4053 MMK

2021 KRW to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 1.6493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.1876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4616 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2099 to the December average rate of 1.5033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.6493 was up 28.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,246,328 MMK
2020 Average 5,835,670 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 5,938,169 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,308,159.26 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

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KRW 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 1.3156, compared to 1.4950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.1810 MMK (High: 1.5877 / Low: 1.4067). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 MMK (High: 1.5197 / Low: 1.4922).

September Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1810
December Spread (Stable) Âą0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0896 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 1.5972) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4679 (+41.43%).

2021 Avg (October) 1.5972
2020 Avg (October) 1.1293

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Month High Low Average
January 1.2292 1.1877 1.2099
February 1.2798 1.1876 1.2602
March 1.2790 1.2360 1.2473
April 1.4058 1.2443 1.2864
May 1.4857 1.3710 1.4239
June 1.4855 1.4501 1.4661
July 1.4562 1.4259 1.4376
August 1.4415 1.3981 1.4183
September 1.5877 1.4067 1.5064
October 1.6493 1.5286 1.5972
November 1.5527 1.4859 1.5076
December 1.5197 1.4922 1.5033