YEARLY HIGH
13.7702 MMK
YEARLY LOW
12.8143 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2349 MMK

2026 JPY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 13.7702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 12.8143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9558 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3995 to the December average rate of 13.3367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.7702 was down 7.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.8926, 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 6,885,076 MMK
2025 Average 7,018,215 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 6,407,162 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 477,913.68 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.6033
12.8613
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 13.2699, compared to 13.1299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.5797 MMK (High: 13.7702 / Low: 13.1904). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MMK (High: 13.3367 / Low: 13.3367).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5797
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3173 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 13.3995) against the same month in 2025 (average: 13.3978), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.01%).

2026 Avg (January) 13.3995
2025 Avg (January) 13.3978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7702 13.1904 13.3995
February 13.7523 13.3524 13.5415
March 13.4063 13.0993 13.2241
April 13.2359 13.1040 13.1835
May 13.3825 13.1639 13.2105
June 13.1666 12.9320 13.0600
July 13.0809 12.8143 12.9232
August 13.3367 13.3367 13.3367