2019 LRD to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 LRD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the LRD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.8110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 7.1437.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6673 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6346 to the December average rate of 7.9511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.8110 was down 10.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.9579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
LRD to MMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.0085, compared to 7.5157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4928 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.9302 MMK (High: 8.9456 / Low: 8.0154). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1079 MMK (High: 7.3038 / Low: 7.1959).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6706 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 9.6346) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.6054), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9708 (-9.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8110 | 9.3928 | 9.6346 |
| February | 9.6394 | 9.4056 | 9.4963 |
| March | 9.5040 | 9.2923 | 9.3942 |
| April | 9.2854 | 8.9505 | 9.1448 |
| May | 8.9456 | 8.0154 | 8.5260 |
| June | 8.0154 | 7.7265 | 7.8553 |
| July | 7.7485 | 7.4400 | 7.5574 |
| August | 7.5064 | 7.3265 | 7.4435 |
| September | 7.3939 | 7.2469 | 7.3403 |
| October | 7.3038 | 7.1959 | 7.2501 |
| November | 7.8628 | 7.1437 | 7.5518 |
| December | 8.0528 | 7.8401 | 7.9511 |