2022 MMK to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 MMK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the MMK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 8.7925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.2869.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5057 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3452 to the December average rate of 8.2484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.7925 was up 24.60% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.0567, 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 2022.
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 6.7636, compared to 7.9598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1962 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.9694 LAK (High: 8.2183 / Low: 7.2490). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 LAK (High: 8.2650 / Low: 8.2318).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5159 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 8.1799) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.9377), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2422 (+37.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3802 | 6.2869 | 6.3452 |
| February | 6.4425 | 6.3778 | 6.4111 |
| March | 6.6082 | 6.4288 | 6.4890 |
| April | 6.6639 | 6.3973 | 6.4882 |
| May | 7.2573 | 6.6782 | 6.9979 |
| June | 8.1594 | 7.2184 | 7.8502 |
| July | 8.1426 | 8.0220 | 8.1137 |
| August | 8.2183 | 7.2490 | 7.5978 |
| September | 7.8656 | 7.3689 | 7.5760 |
| October | 8.2549 | 7.8631 | 8.0428 |
| November | 8.7925 | 8.0414 | 8.1799 |
| December | 8.2650 | 8.2318 | 8.2484 |