2021 MMK to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 MMK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the MMK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 31.9808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 21.4772.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5037 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6467 to the December average rate of 23.7366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 31.9808 was down 34.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 48.4972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MMK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
MMK to IRR 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 28.8062, compared to 24.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6533 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 3.1259 IRR (High: 25.6655 / Low: 22.5397). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0475 IRR (High: 25.6066 / Low: 25.5591).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.9235 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 31.6467) against the same month in 2020 (average: 28.6736), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9732 (+10.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.9808 | 31.4778 | 31.6467 |
| February | 31.7282 | 29.8125 | 30.0575 |
| March | 29.9531 | 29.8321 | 29.8692 |
| April | 29.9503 | 27.0266 | 29.3035 |
| May | 27.2390 | 25.5666 | 26.3800 |
| June | 25.6066 | 25.5591 | 25.5801 |
| July | 25.6619 | 25.5701 | 25.6075 |
| August | 25.6717 | 25.5197 | 25.6217 |
| September | 25.6655 | 22.5397 | 23.9495 |
| October | 23.5395 | 21.4772 | 22.3735 |
| November | 23.8779 | 23.0835 | 23.6283 |
| December | 23.8496 | 23.5720 | 23.7366 |