YEARLY HIGH
1.5671 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.4515 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5287 MMK

2026 NGN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 1.5671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1156 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4790 to the December average rate of 1.5411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5671 was up 7.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4625, 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 1,567,090 MMK
2025 Average 1,379,950 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,451,452 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,637.20 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5536
1.4722
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.5266, compared to 1.5351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0631 MMK (High: 1.5146 / Low: 1.4515). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 MMK (High: 1.5440 / Low: 1.5389).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0631
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1.5469) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1743 (+12.70%).

2026 Avg (February) 1.5469
2025 Avg (February) 1.3725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5146 1.4515 1.4790
February 1.5671 1.5076 1.5469
March 1.5524 1.5012 1.5245
April 1.5660 1.5186 1.5424
May 1.5313 1.5260 1.5292
June 1.5457 1.5204 1.5376
July 1.5457 1.5182 1.5292
August 1.5440 1.5389 1.5411