YEARLY HIGH
0.1485 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1016 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1244 LKR

2021 MMK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MMK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.1485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.1016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0468 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1439 to the December average rate of 0.1137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1485 was up 3.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1441, 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 742 LKR
2020 Average 675 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 508 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.17 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1477
0.1027
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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: JanтАУJun) was 0.1341, compared to 0.1148 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.1341
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.1148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0185 LKR (High: 0.1429 / Low: 0.1245). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.1214 / Low: 0.1212).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0185
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1439) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+16.47%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1439
2020 Avg (January) 0.1236

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1485 0.1395 0.1439
February 0.1461 0.1372 0.1389
March 0.1415 0.1379 0.1400
April 0.1429 0.1245 0.1376
May 0.1268 0.1197 0.1236
June 0.1211 0.1200 0.1206
July 0.1212 0.1209 0.1210
August 0.1214 0.1212 0.1212
September 0.1224 0.1067 0.1134
October 0.1125 0.1016 0.1064
November 0.1142 0.1101 0.1130
December 0.1142 0.1129 0.1137