YEARLY HIGH
0.0742 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0693 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0717 JPY

2019 MMK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MMK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0711 to the December average rate of 0.0728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0742 was down 11.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0839, 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 371 JPY
2018 Average 384 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 346 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.55 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0740
0.0697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to JPY 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 0.0721, compared to 0.0712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 JPY (High: 0.0724 / Low: 0.0695). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 JPY (High: 0.0715 / Low: 0.0705).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.0736) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0807), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-8.78%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.0736
2018 Avg (April) 0.0807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0724 0.0695 0.0711
February 0.0728 0.0713 0.0722
March 0.0740 0.0717 0.0730
April 0.0742 0.0729 0.0736
May 0.0735 0.0708 0.0718
June 0.0715 0.0705 0.0709
July 0.0722 0.0708 0.0716
August 0.0710 0.0694 0.0700
September 0.0712 0.0693 0.0703
October 0.0712 0.0696 0.0706
November 0.0728 0.0711 0.0719
December 0.0738 0.0718 0.0728