YEARLY HIGH
0.1282 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1044 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1178 PKR

2020 MMK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MMK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.1282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.1044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1054 to the December average rate of 0.1199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1282 was up 18.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1080, 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 641 PKR
2019 Average 494 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 522 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.65 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1281
0.1033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to PKR 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 0.1123, compared to 0.1234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0124 PKR (High: 0.1198 / Low: 0.1074). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PKR (High: 0.1062 / Low: 0.1044).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.1260) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0239 (+23.42%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.1260
2019 Avg (October) 0.1021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1062 0.1044 0.1054
February 0.1074 0.1055 0.1065
March 0.1198 0.1074 0.1131
April 0.1195 0.1113 0.1159
May 0.1163 0.1133 0.1143
June 0.1224 0.1163 0.1188
July 0.1233 0.1210 0.1222
August 0.1251 0.1225 0.1239
September 0.1270 0.1241 0.1256
October 0.1282 0.1247 0.1260
November 0.1247 0.1210 0.1226
December 0.1215 0.1160 0.1199