YEARLY HIGH
0.1669 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.1381 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1519 MMK

2020 LAK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.1381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0288 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1653 to the December average rate of 0.1440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1669 was down 7.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1809, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 835 MMK
2019 Average 874 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 691 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.01 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1678
0.1372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.1591, compared to 0.1448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0109 MMK (High: 0.1612 / Low: 0.1503). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 MMK (High: 0.1572 / Low: 0.1549).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1653) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1792), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-7.74%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1653
2019 Avg (January) 0.1792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1669 0.1642 0.1653
February 0.1647 0.1612 0.1630
March 0.1612 0.1503 0.1571
April 0.1618 0.1558 0.1585
May 0.1572 0.1549 0.1559
June 0.1559 0.1518 0.1546
July 0.1534 0.1501 0.1512
August 0.1509 0.1459 0.1493
September 0.1465 0.1415 0.1447
October 0.1416 0.1381 0.1398
November 0.1418 0.1385 0.1401
December 0.1490 0.1418 0.1440