YEARLY HIGH
1.0252 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.9740 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9927 LBP

2019 MMK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MMK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.9740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0512 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9844 to the December average rate of 1.0087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0252 was down 10.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1437, 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 5,126 LBP
2018 Average 5,271 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,870 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.06 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0111
0.9820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to LBP 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 0.9891, compared to 0.9962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0266 LBP (High: 1.0062 / Low: 0.9796). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 LBP (High: 0.9941 / Low: 0.9850).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0266
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.0087) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0452 (+4.69%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.0087
2018 Avg (December) 0.9635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9994 0.9768 0.9844
February 0.9982 0.9740 0.9868
March 0.9981 0.9797 0.9907
April 1.0040 0.9841 0.9953
May 1.0062 0.9796 0.9866
June 0.9968 0.9855 0.9907
July 1.0087 0.9946 0.9994
August 1.0014 0.9905 0.9962
September 0.9951 0.9807 0.9873
October 0.9941 0.9850 0.9876
November 1.0039 0.9934 0.9981
December 1.0252 0.9987 1.0087