YEARLY HIGH
1.4411 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.1625 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2721 MMK

2022 LBP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 1.4411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.1625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2786 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1760 to the December average rate of 1.3833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4411 was up 10.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.2997, 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 7,206 MMK
2021 Average 5,307 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 5,812 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,393.15 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.4098
1.1527
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 1.1961, compared to 1.3481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.1789 MMK (High: 1.3909 / Low: 1.2120). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 MMK (High: 1.2259 / Low: 1.2144).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1789
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.3884) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2250 (+19.34%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.3884
2021 Avg (September) 1.1634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1816 1.1625 1.1760
February 1.1821 1.1658 1.1742
March 1.1910 1.1679 1.1748
April 1.2302 1.1719 1.2111
May 1.2273 1.1866 1.2192
June 1.2259 1.2144 1.2213
July 1.2305 1.2183 1.2245
August 1.3909 1.2120 1.3274
September 1.4411 1.3623 1.3884
October 1.3897 1.3674 1.3821
November 1.3989 1.3703 1.3830
December 1.3899 1.3710 1.3833