YEARLY HIGH
16.4209 MMK
YEARLY LOW
13.8094 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9760 MMK

2023 JPY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JPY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 16.4209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 13.8094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6115 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1341 to the December average rate of 14.6350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 16.4209 was up 2.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 16.0177, 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 8,210,466 MMK
2022 Average 7,349,954 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 6,904,724 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,305,742.04 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

16.3472
13.7893
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 15.5788, compared to 14.3732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.9501 MMK (High: 16.3276 / Low: 15.3775). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2793 MMK (High: 14.1539 / Low: 13.8746).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9501
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2793

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4396 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 16.1341) against the same month in 2022 (average: 15.4791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6550 (+4.23%).

2023 Avg (January) 16.1341
2022 Avg (January) 15.4791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.4209 15.7602 16.1341
February 16.3276 15.3775 15.7721
March 16.0745 15.2818 15.7004
April 16.0487 15.1923 15.7088
May 15.6722 14.9283 15.2985
June 15.1294 14.5001 14.8589
July 15.2066 14.4498 14.8614
August 14.8183 14.3368 14.5039
September 14.3646 14.0622 14.2050
October 14.1539 13.8746 14.0317
November 14.2762 13.8094 14.0025
December 14.9230 14.2634 14.6350