YEARLY HIGH
0.0791 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0568 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0688 JPY

2021 MMK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MMK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.0568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0224 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0780 to the December average rate of 0.0639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0791 was down 4.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0828, 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 396 JPY
2020 Average 388 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 284 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.84 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0798
0.0582
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 0.0736, compared to 0.0640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0093 JPY (High: 0.0787 / Low: 0.0695). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 JPY (High: 0.0672 / Low: 0.0662).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0753) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0758), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.67%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0753
2020 Avg (February) 0.0758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0788 0.0774 0.0780
February 0.0791 0.0743 0.0753
March 0.0786 0.0757 0.0772
April 0.0787 0.0695 0.0759
May 0.0704 0.0661 0.0684
June 0.0675 0.0664 0.0669
July 0.0678 0.0665 0.0670
August 0.0672 0.0662 0.0667
September 0.0670 0.0592 0.0625
October 0.0636 0.0568 0.0600
November 0.0649 0.0617 0.0637
December 0.0647 0.0631 0.0639