YEARLY HIGH
0.1960 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.1417 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1652 MMK

2021 LAK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LAK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.1960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0543 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1428 to the December average rate of 0.1607, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1960 was up 17.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1669, 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 980 MMK
2020 Average 760 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 709 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 271.52 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1912
0.1384
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 0.1566, compared to 0.1739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0217 MMK (High: 0.1934 / Low: 0.1717). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MMK (High: 0.1508 / Low: 0.1499).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.1868) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1398), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0470 (+33.60%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.1868
2020 Avg (October) 0.1398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1437 0.1417 0.1428
February 0.1510 0.1422 0.1500
March 0.1508 0.1499 0.1503
April 0.1654 0.1496 0.1529
May 0.1746 0.1647 0.1694
June 0.1743 0.1734 0.1740
July 0.1741 0.1722 0.1729
August 0.1724 0.1713 0.1718
September 0.1934 0.1717 0.1825
October 0.1960 0.1744 0.1868
November 0.1759 0.1647 0.1685
December 0.1649 0.1495 0.1607