YEARLY HIGH
45.0266 MMK
YEARLY LOW
38.3991 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.7561 MMK

2026 EGP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 45.0266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 38.3991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6275 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4652 to the December average rate of 41.6554, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 45.0266 was up 0.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 44.6434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 225,133 MMK
2025 Average 213,231 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 191,996 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,137.45 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

45.0053
39.1803
JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP 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 41.7637, compared to 41.7334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.7637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.7334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 5.4828 MMK (High: 43.9902 / Low: 38.5074). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9877 MMK (High: 44.8410 / Low: 43.8533).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4828
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9877

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9824 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 44.5199) against the same month in 2025 (average: 41.5418), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9781 (+7.17%).

2026 Avg (February) 44.5199
2025 Avg (February) 41.5418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.8410 43.8533 44.4652
February 45.0266 43.7707 44.5199
March 43.9902 38.5074 40.5375
April 40.5798 38.3991 39.6657
May 40.2109 39.1465 40.0276
June 42.6878 40.0658 41.3661
July 43.0085 40.8717 41.8115
August 42.2007 41.0438 41.6554