YEARLY HIGH
0.1591 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.1137 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1373 MMK

2022 LAK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LAK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.1137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0453 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1576 to the December average rate of 0.1212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1591 was down 18.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1960, 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 795 MMK
2021 Average 826 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 569 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 226.65 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1612
0.1176
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 0.1487, compared to 0.1259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0163 MMK (High: 0.1380 / Low: 0.1217). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MMK (High: 0.1215 / Low: 0.1210).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1576) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+10.39%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1576
2021 Avg (January) 0.1428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1591 0.1567 0.1576
February 0.1568 0.1552 0.1560
March 0.1556 0.1513 0.1541
April 0.1563 0.1501 0.1542
May 0.1497 0.1378 0.1430
June 0.1385 0.1226 0.1276
July 0.1247 0.1228 0.1232
August 0.1380 0.1217 0.1320
September 0.1357 0.1271 0.1320
October 0.1272 0.1211 0.1244
November 0.1244 0.1137 0.1223
December 0.1215 0.1210 0.1212