YEARLY HIGH
13.6452 MMK
YEARLY LOW
12.0816 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8850 MMK

2020 JPY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 13.6452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 12.0816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5635 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4434 to the December average rate of 12.8869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.6452 was down 5.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.4306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,822,575 MMK
2019 Average 6,980,466 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 6,040,805 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 781,770.52 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.5596
12.1648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 13.1431, compared to 12.6269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8452 MMK (High: 13.3705 / Low: 12.5253). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2340 MMK (High: 13.2263 / Low: 12.9923).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8452
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2340

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2916 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 13.4434) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.0700), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6266 (-4.45%).

2020 Avg (January) 13.4434
2019 Avg (January) 14.0700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6452 13.3014 13.4434
February 13.4964 12.9711 13.1966
March 13.3705 12.5253 13.0110
April 13.3690 12.9248 13.1711
May 13.2263 12.9923 13.0838
June 13.1097 12.6965 12.9526
July 13.0366 12.6779 12.8174
August 12.9027 12.5180 12.8043
September 12.6074 12.3660 12.5127
October 12.4116 12.0816 12.2811
November 12.6330 12.2584 12.4593
December 13.3509 12.6684 12.8869