YEARLY HIGH
1.1512 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.7694 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9543 LBP

2021 MMK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MMK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.1512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.7694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3818 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1398 to the December average rate of 0.8532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1512 was down 4.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2024, 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 5,756 LBP
2020 Average 5,499 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,847 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,908.87 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1731
0.7736
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 1.0388, compared to 0.8698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1090 LBP (High: 1.0819 / Low: 0.9730). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 LBP (High: 0.9284 / Low: 0.9185).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1090
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.1020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.1398) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1092 (+10.59%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.1398
2020 Avg (January) 1.0307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1512 1.1315 1.1398
February 1.1440 1.0723 1.0821
March 1.0863 1.0725 1.0785
April 1.0819 0.9730 1.0548
May 0.9813 0.9163 0.9528
June 0.9324 0.9185 0.9247
July 0.9359 0.9156 0.9241
August 0.9284 0.9185 0.9203
September 0.9187 0.8113 0.8618
October 0.8533 0.7694 0.8069
November 0.8645 0.8338 0.8526
December 0.8616 0.8463 0.8532