YEARLY HIGH
252.3838 MMK
YEARLY LOW
169.8114 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.3233 MMK

2021 HKD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 252.3838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 169.8114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.5725 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.6185 to the December average rate of 228.2930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 252.3838 was up 32.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 190.8197, 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 6,309,596 MMK
2020 Average 4,434,471 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,245,284 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,064,311.74 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

249.8196
164.5093
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 189.4852, compared to 225.1614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.6762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.4852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.1614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 28.7984 MMK (High: 240.4540 / Low: 211.6557). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3444 MMK (High: 212.2531 / Low: 211.9087).

September Spread (Volatile) ±28.7984
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3444

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 13.1537 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.1537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 242.7104) against the same month in 2020 (average: 166.7108), the exchange rate shifted by +75.9996 (+45.59%).

2021 Avg (October) 242.7104
2020 Avg (October) 166.7108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 172.4756 169.8114 171.6185
February 182.1628 171.1712 180.7268
March 181.8099 181.0789 181.5470
April 200.7067 180.7814 185.2232
May 212.1461 199.0460 205.7049
June 212.2531 211.9087 212.0911
July 212.0403 211.2860 211.7783
August 212.3121 210.9743 211.4611
September 240.4540 211.6557 227.1690
October 252.3838 230.7531 242.7104
November 234.8933 227.1673 229.5567
December 229.7201 227.2831 228.2930