YEARLY HIGH
31.9808 IRR
YEARLY LOW
21.4772 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4795 IRR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159,904 IRR
2020 Average 153,515 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 107,386 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,518.44 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

32.5741
21.4462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.8062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.1259
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (January) 31.6467
2020 Avg (January) 28.6736

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