YEARLY HIGH
304.5398 MMK
YEARLY LOW
257.4938 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
279.6958 MMK

2022 BOB to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 304.5398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 257.4938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.0460 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 258.0277 to the December average rate of 303.8632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 304.5398 was up 6.99% compared to the 2021 peak of 284.6514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,522,699 MMK
2021 Average 1,168,181 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,287,469 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235,230.01 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

308.5052
253.4388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 263.3265, compared to 296.0652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.7387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 263.3265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 296.0652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 35.2347 MMK (High: 304.5398 / Low: 269.3051). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2310 MMK (High: 304.1270 / Low: 303.8960).

August Spread (Volatile) ±35.2347
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2310

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3128 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 291.8365) against the same month in 2021 (average: 238.4504), the exchange rate shifted by +53.3860 (+22.39%).

2022 Avg (August) 291.8365
2021 Avg (August) 238.4504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 258.2477 257.4938 258.0277
February 258.6639 257.8660 258.3394
March 259.0670 257.8648 258.5238
April 269.7026 258.2624 266.7122
May 270.7518 268.5268 269.3342
June 269.3190 268.5263 269.0214
July 269.7044 268.9103 269.2470
August 304.5398 269.3051 291.8365
September 304.1270 303.8960 303.9163
October 304.1188 301.2523 303.7336
November 303.9166 302.8148 303.7945
December 303.9177 303.2507 303.8632