YEARLY HIGH
147.7736 MMK
YEARLY LOW
136.6091 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
141.5120 MMK

2019 BWP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 147.7736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 136.6091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1644 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.4467 to the December average rate of 139.5879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 147.7736 was down 3.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 152.9679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 738,868 MMK
2018 Average 706,592 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 683,046 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,822.14 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

146.5895
137.0273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 143.2405, compared to 139.7835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 143.2405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.7835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 4.3633 MMK (High: 141.6313 / Low: 137.2680). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3347 MMK (High: 139.7759 / Low: 138.4412).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.3633
November Spread (Stable) ±1.3347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.5538 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 145.7927) against the same month in 2018 (average: 139.4751), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3176 (+4.53%).

2019 Avg (February) 145.7927
2018 Avg (February) 139.4751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.5506 142.7816 145.4467
February 147.7736 144.4353 145.7927
March 144.0028 140.2749 142.3365
April 144.0823 140.8302 142.4344
May 144.3484 140.2222 142.4165
June 142.4695 138.9343 141.0162
July 143.5360 140.9246 142.3780
August 140.6222 136.6091 137.8241
September 141.3527 137.4143 139.8493
October 141.6313 137.2680 139.9346
November 139.7759 138.4412 139.1272
December 140.9871 138.4321 139.5879