YEARLY HIGH
21.3461 MMK
YEARLY LOW
15.2633 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9709 MMK

2020 KGS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 21.3461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 15.2633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0828 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0988 to the December average rate of 16.0148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.3461 was down 5.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.5802, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,731 MMK
2019 Average 109,982 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 76,317 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,413.92 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.6610
14.9146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 19.3457, compared to 16.5962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.3457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.1541 MMK (High: 20.5640 / Low: 17.4099). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3747 MMK (High: 21.3461 / Low: 20.9714).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.1541
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3747

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5442 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 21.0988) against the same month in 2019 (average: 22.3111), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2123 (-5.43%).

2020 Avg (January) 21.0988
2019 Avg (January) 22.3111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.3461 20.9714 21.0988
February 21.0106 20.5640 20.7706
March 20.5640 17.4099 19.2264
April 19.3312 16.6914 17.9120
May 19.0965 17.6401 18.3564
June 19.0407 18.1780 18.7098
July 17.9901 17.4983 17.6848
August 17.8151 16.9889 17.5290
September 17.0934 16.4626 16.7635
October 16.4715 15.8371 16.1082
November 15.7349 15.2633 15.4768
December 16.6248 15.5404 16.0148