YEARLY HIGH
131.5939 MMK
YEARLY LOW
86.4096 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.1491 MMK

2021 LSL to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 131.5939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 86.4096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.1843 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.2457 to the December average rate of 112.2004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 131.5939 was up 25.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 105.1238, 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 657,969 MMK
2020 Average 420,793 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 432,048 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 225,921.46 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

130.8431
84.3732
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 101.5576, compared to 116.7406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.5576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.7406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 16.0311 MMK (High: 130.1200 / Low: 114.0889). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6462 MMK (High: 91.0558 / Low: 86.4096).

September Spread (Volatile) ±16.0311
January Spread (Stable) ±4.6462

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 11.5466 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 126.9706) against the same month in 2020 (average: 78.4635), the exchange rate shifted by +48.5072 (+61.82%).

2021 Avg (October) 126.9706
2020 Avg (October) 78.4635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.0558 86.4096 88.2457
February 97.6879 88.1374 94.8794
March 95.9907 90.8397 94.0347
April 109.2923 95.6714 99.6368
May 119.6331 107.6299 113.6126
June 122.0149 114.9786 118.9364
July 115.6915 110.6656 113.4742
August 113.9868 107.4138 111.1814
September 130.1200 114.0889 121.1928
October 131.5939 118.2357 126.9706
November 121.5792 110.3021 115.4241
December 114.5634 109.8095 112.2004