YEARLY HIGH
5.4802 PYG
YEARLY LOW
4.3721 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9315 PYG

2020 MMK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MMK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 5.4802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.3721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1081 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4319 to the December average rate of 5.2035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.4802 was up 24.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.3858, 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 27,401 PYG
2019 Average 20,496 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 21,860 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,540.32 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.5293
4.3321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to PYG 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 4.6152, compared to 5.2478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3937 PYG (High: 4.9350 / Low: 4.5413). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0806 PYG (High: 4.5413 / Low: 4.4607).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3937
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0806

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2100 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 5.4295) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.2017), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2278 (+29.22%).

2020 Avg (October) 5.4295
2019 Avg (October) 4.2017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4655 4.3721 4.4319
February 4.5413 4.4607 4.4983
March 4.9350 4.5413 4.6890
April 4.7137 4.4932 4.5806
May 4.7451 4.6291 4.6853
June 4.9577 4.7398 4.8065
July 5.0990 4.9810 5.0351
August 5.2492 5.0445 5.1218
September 5.3490 5.2175 5.2835
October 5.4802 5.3422 5.4295
November 5.4747 5.3595 5.4135
December 5.3381 5.0422 5.2035