YEARLY HIGH
190.8197 MMK
YEARLY LOW
164.9204 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
177.4059 MMK

2020 HKD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 190.8197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 164.9204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.8992 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.9118 to the December average rate of 172.4688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 190.8197 was down 3.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 197.5652, 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 4,770,491 MMK
2019 Average 4,854,692 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,123,011 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 647,480.60 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

191.1319
164.4907
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 183.3178, compared to 171.4941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.8237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.3178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.4941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 12.3234 MMK (High: 184.3066 / Low: 171.9832). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9827 MMK (High: 182.4723 / Low: 179.4895).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.3234
May Spread (Stable) ±2.9827

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 6.1680 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 188.9118) against the same month in 2019 (average: 195.4841), the exchange rate shifted by -6.5723 (-3.36%).

2020 Avg (January) 188.9118
2019 Avg (January) 195.4841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.8197 187.5965 188.9118
February 188.4833 184.2698 186.5338
March 184.3066 171.9832 180.3658
April 187.0853 179.6862 183.2611
May 182.4723 179.4895 180.9430
June 181.2194 176.9097 179.8913
July 179.2532 175.4823 176.5375
August 176.9879 171.2046 175.1137
September 172.1488 168.6098 170.5154
October 168.5756 164.9204 166.7108
November 169.6798 165.4642 167.6182
December 178.5245 170.0088 172.4688