2021 MMK to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 MMK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the MMK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 7.0567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 5.1017.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9550 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0046 to the December average rate of 6.2252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.0567 was down 2.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.2397, 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 LAK 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 6.4221, compared to 5.7696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6525 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.6529 LAK (High: 5.8244 / Low: 5.1715). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 LAK (High: 5.7667 / Low: 5.7358).
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 0.6422 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 7.0046) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.0498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9548 (+15.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0567 | 6.9566 | 7.0046 |
| February | 7.0320 | 6.6212 | 6.6698 |
| March | 6.6699 | 6.6335 | 6.6533 |
| April | 6.6862 | 6.0450 | 6.5493 |
| May | 6.0711 | 5.7271 | 5.9070 |
| June | 5.7667 | 5.7358 | 5.7485 |
| July | 5.8061 | 5.7444 | 5.7828 |
| August | 5.8380 | 5.8001 | 5.8211 |
| September | 5.8244 | 5.1715 | 5.4908 |
| October | 5.7340 | 5.1017 | 5.3601 |
| November | 6.0729 | 5.6849 | 5.9377 |
| December | 6.6895 | 6.0661 | 6.2252 |