YEARLY HIGH
29.3837 MMK
YEARLY LOW
26.3803 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.7300 MMK

2020 PHP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 29.3837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 26.3803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0035 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.8887 to the December average rate of 27.8067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 29.3837 was down 2.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.2133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,345,925 MMK
2019 Average 7,348,503 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 6,595,063 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 750,862.52 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

29.1135
26.4169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 28.1019, compared to 27.3581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.1019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7880 MMK (High: 28.2438 / Low: 26.4558). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4824 MMK (High: 27.4561 / Low: 26.9737).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7880
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4824

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 1.0397 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 28.8887) against the same month in 2019 (average: 29.2317), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3429 (-1.17%).

2020 Avg (January) 28.8887
2019 Avg (January) 29.2317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.3837 28.6518 28.8887
February 28.7694 28.1847 28.5466
March 28.2438 26.4558 27.5068
April 28.7198 27.3445 28.0423
May 28.2635 27.4634 27.7707
June 28.2088 27.5187 27.8560
July 28.1781 27.3400 27.6967
August 28.0375 27.3573 27.8273
September 27.4561 26.9737 27.2390
October 26.9604 26.3803 26.6417
November 27.3458 26.4924 26.9373
December 28.7915 27.3737 27.8067