YEARLY HIGH
197.5652 MMK
YEARLY LOW
189.4675 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
194.1931 MMK

2019 HKD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 197.5652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 189.4675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0977 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 195.4841 to the December average rate of 192.1442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 197.5652 was down 5.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 208.2547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,939,130 MMK
2018 Average 4,602,054 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,736,687 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202,442.82 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

195.8181
191.8102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 194.5962, compared to 193.7901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.5962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.7901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 4.7602 MMK (High: 197.5652 / Low: 192.8050). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7418 MMK (High: 195.6724 / Low: 193.9306).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.7602
June Spread (Stable) ±1.7418

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 194.8783) against the same month in 2018 (average: 170.4193), the exchange rate shifted by +24.4590 (+14.35%).

2019 Avg (February) 194.8783
2018 Avg (February) 170.4193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.2172 192.5901 195.4841
February 197.5652 192.8050 194.8783
March 196.3428 192.7532 194.0600
April 195.6872 191.7901 193.3489
May 196.3710 193.4505 195.1105
June 195.6724 193.9306 194.6952
July 194.6320 192.7057 193.5195
August 194.2846 190.4710 193.2498
September 196.1010 192.7215 195.1181
October 195.7150 193.7678 195.1606
November 194.2240 192.1927 193.5485
December 193.9532 189.4675 192.1442