YEARLY HIGH
139.4794 MMK
YEARLY LOW
111.4026 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
120.4258 MMK

2020 BWP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 139.4794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 111.4026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0768 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.9362 to the December average rate of 122.7461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 139.4794 was down 5.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 147.7736, 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 697,397 MMK
2019 Average 707,434 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 557,013 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,383.85 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

139.3499
110.3860
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 123.9068, compared to 116.9449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.9068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.9449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.3584 MMK (High: 129.7068 / Low: 116.3484). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5420 MMK (High: 113.9446 / Low: 111.4026).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.3584
October Spread (Stable) ±2.5420

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 9.5960 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 136.9362) against the same month in 2019 (average: 145.4467), the exchange rate shifted by -8.5105 (-5.85%).

2020 Avg (January) 136.9362
2019 Avg (January) 145.4467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139.4794 134.0089 136.9362
February 134.0999 129.7068 131.9214
March 129.7068 116.3484 122.3253
April 119.3797 114.5768 116.7667
May 118.9041 114.2778 116.3667
June 121.6245 116.1230 119.1243
July 121.0633 115.4267 118.1414
August 118.3455 115.3914 116.6213
September 116.6872 111.9241 114.8639
October 113.9446 111.4026 112.7996
November 119.2061 112.6119 116.4972
December 126.6590 119.3974 122.7461