YEARLY HIGH
749.4370 MMK
YEARLY LOW
658.8516 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
693.4259 MMK

2026 ILS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 749.4370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 658.8516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.5854 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 667.8586 to the December average rate of 688.1185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 749.4370 was up 13.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 660.8847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,747,185 MMK
2025 Average 3,047,477 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,294,258 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 452,927.04 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

748.1696
660.5576
JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 694.3584, compared to 690.6284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 694.3584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 690.6284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 49.8826 MMK (High: 749.3728 / Low: 699.4902). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9335 MMK (High: 693.4371 / Low: 685.5036).

June Spread (Volatile) ±49.8826
August Spread (Stable) ±7.9335

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 26.2801 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.2801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 740.8686) against the same month in 2025 (average: 588.7002), the exchange rate shifted by +152.1684 (+25.85%).

2026 Avg (May) 740.8686
2025 Avg (May) 588.7002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 679.4419 658.8516 667.8586
February 685.3627 669.7199 676.7752
March 684.5101 663.3643 673.8437
April 710.3552 667.2842 692.2158
May 749.4370 713.3113 740.8686
June 749.3728 699.4902 714.5884
July 704.1279 682.2604 693.1382
August 693.4371 685.5036 688.1185