2020 MMK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1441 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1224 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1350 LKR

2020 MMK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MMK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.1441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.1224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1236 to the December average rate of 0.1400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1441 was up 17.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1231, 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 721 LKR

2019 Average 587 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 612 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1446

0.1216

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MMK to LKR 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 0.1304, compared to 0.1395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1304

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0101 LKR (High: 0.1367 / Low: 0.1266). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 LKR (High: 0.1245 / Low: 0.1224).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.1427) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0242 (+20.43%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.1427

2019 Avg (October) 0.1185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1245	0.1224	0.1236
February	0.1266	0.1240	0.1252
March	0.1367	0.1266	0.1320
April	0.1361	0.1333	0.1349
May	0.1358	0.1322	0.1336
June	0.1358	0.1317	0.1334
July	0.1368	0.1337	0.1358
August	0.1400	0.1334	0.1363
September	0.1417	0.1381	0.1400
October	0.1441	0.1415	0.1427
November	0.1437	0.1408	0.1423
December	0.1425	0.1351	0.1400