YEARLY HIGH
4.0886 MMK
YEARLY LOW
3.3195 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6233 MMK

2020 NGN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NGN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.0886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 3.3195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7692 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0536 to the December average rate of 3.4833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.0886 was down 18.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.9922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,088,640 MMK
2019 Average 4,228,565 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,319,455 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 769,184.06 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.1208
3.3152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to MMK 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 3.7855, compared to 3.4610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3670 MMK (High: 3.9300 / Low: 3.5630). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0576 MMK (High: 4.0886 / Low: 4.0310).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3670
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0576

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.0536) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.2181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1644 (-3.90%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.0536
2019 Avg (January) 4.2181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0886 4.0310 4.0536
February 4.0410 3.9300 3.9841
March 3.9300 3.5630 3.7794
April 3.8600 3.5816 3.6917
May 3.6384 3.5682 3.6056
June 3.6252 3.5414 3.5988
July 3.5911 3.4965 3.5302
August 3.5920 3.4448 3.5236
September 3.4983 3.3884 3.4445
October 3.4274 3.3195 3.3823
November 3.4559 3.3471 3.4020
December 3.6380 3.3958 3.4833