YEARLY HIGH
105.1238 MMK
YEARLY LOW
74.3381 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.1833 MMK

2020 LSL to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 105.1238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 74.3381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7857 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 102.3013 to the December average rate of 89.8106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 105.1238 was down 8.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 114.2977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 525,619 MMK
2019 Average 527,136 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 371,691 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,928.50 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

104.8730
74.0129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 86.4530, compared to 81.9137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.4530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.9137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 15.8679 MMK (High: 93.2728 / Low: 77.4050). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7126 MMK (High: 79.7795 / Low: 77.0668).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.8679
October Spread (Stable) ±2.7126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.4680 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.4680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 102.3013) against the same month in 2019 (average: 110.3922), the exchange rate shifted by -8.0909 (-7.33%).

2020 Avg (January) 102.3013
2019 Avg (January) 110.3922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.1238 98.9746 102.3013
February 98.9746 93.2728 96.8331
March 93.2728 77.4050 84.3651
April 79.0700 74.3381 76.5846
May 80.8243 74.7735 77.2796
June 84.1432 78.9935 81.3544
July 83.9489 79.2866 81.6803
August 82.0528 77.0051 78.9523
September 81.4514 76.3105 78.9496
October 79.7795 77.0668 78.4635
November 86.4948 79.0603 83.6258
December 92.5414 86.1434 89.8106