YEARLY HIGH
1.2997 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.8687 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0606 MMK

2021 LBP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.2997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.8687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4311 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8773 to the December average rate of 1.1721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2997 was down 19.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6179, 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 6,499 MMK
2020 Average 4,562 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,343 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,155.28 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2766
0.8410
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 0.9684, compared to 1.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.1442 MMK (High: 1.2326 / Low: 1.0884). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 MMK (High: 1.0887 / Low: 1.0772).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1442
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0673 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 1.2403) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3870 (+45.35%).

2021 Avg (October) 1.2403
2020 Avg (October) 0.8533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8838 0.8687 0.8773
February 0.9326 0.8742 0.9245
March 0.9324 0.9206 0.9272
April 1.0278 0.9243 0.9494
May 1.0914 1.0191 1.0503
June 1.0888 1.0725 1.0814
July 1.0921 1.0685 1.0822
August 1.0887 1.0772 1.0866
September 1.2326 1.0884 1.1634
October 1.2997 1.1720 1.2403
November 1.1994 1.1568 1.1730
December 1.1816 1.1607 1.1721