2023 MMK to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 MMK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the MMK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 9.8897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 7.9526.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9372 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0901 to the December average rate of 9.8254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.8897 was up 12.48% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.7925, 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 2023.
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 8.2435, compared to 9.5605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3170 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.5980 LAK (High: 9.0422 / Low: 8.4443). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0743 LAK (High: 8.1036 / Low: 8.0293).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0556 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 9.8644) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.1799), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6845 (+20.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.2592 | 8.0146 | 8.0901 |
| February | 8.0945 | 7.9526 | 8.0346 |
| March | 8.1036 | 8.0293 | 8.0478 |
| April | 8.2579 | 8.0873 | 8.1725 |
| May | 8.4602 | 8.2435 | 8.3618 |
| June | 9.0422 | 8.4443 | 8.7541 |
| July | 9.2123 | 8.9304 | 9.1092 |
| August | 9.3548 | 9.0976 | 9.2585 |
| September | 9.7094 | 9.3708 | 9.4903 |
| October | 9.8750 | 9.6972 | 9.8155 |
| November | 9.8897 | 9.7956 | 9.8644 |
| December | 9.8738 | 9.7353 | 9.8254 |