YEARLY HIGH
1.6179 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.8317 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9125 MMK

2020 LBP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 1.6179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.8317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7862 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9703 to the December average rate of 0.8826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6179 was up 57.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,090 MMK
2019 Average 5,037 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,158 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,931.24 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9820
0.8416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.9432, compared to 0.8818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.7191 MMK (High: 1.6179 / Low: 0.8988). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 MMK (High: 0.9347 / Low: 0.9199).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7191
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.9273) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0006), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0733 (-7.33%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.9273
2019 Avg (July) 1.0006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9803 0.9520 0.9703
February 0.9682 0.9494 0.9587
March 1.5766 0.8805 0.9458
April 0.9585 0.9140 0.9386
May 0.9347 0.9199 0.9275
June 0.9289 0.8317 0.9184
July 1.6179 0.8988 0.9273
August 0.9067 0.8783 0.8972
September 0.8827 0.8619 0.8724
October 0.8630 0.8425 0.8533
November 0.8719 0.8470 0.8578
December 0.9143 0.8675 0.8826