2026 MMK to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7426 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.6775 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7043 KRW

2026 MMK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MMK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 0.7426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.6775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0652 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6926 to the December average rate of 0.6819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7426 was up 4.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7088, 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 3,713 KRW

2025 Average 3,387 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,387 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.77 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7341

0.6772

JanuMarcMayJuly

MMK to KRW 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 0.7071, compared to 0.6962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7071

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0549 KRW (High: 0.7401 / Low: 0.6852). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 KRW (High: 0.6872 / Low: 0.6775).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0549

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.7294) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0785 (+12.07%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.7294

2025 Avg (June) 0.6508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7042	0.6809	0.6926
February	0.7009	0.6800	0.6894
March	0.7225	0.6857	0.7098
April	0.7206	0.6982	0.7072
May	0.7179	0.7018	0.7140
June	0.7426	0.7194	0.7294
July	0.7401	0.6852	0.7104
August	0.6872	0.6775	0.6819