YEARLY HIGH
445.4201 MMK
YEARLY LOW
353.2007 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
394.4726 MMK

2020 PEN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 445.4201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 353.2007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.2194 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 441.5859 to the December average rate of 371.3250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 445.4201 was down 4.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 468.0021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,227,100 MMK
2019 Average 2,280,433 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,766,004 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 461,096.83 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

449.8069
351.1552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 416.7801, compared to 372.1652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 44.6148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 416.7801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 372.1652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 35.2680 MMK (High: 416.2242 / Low: 380.9562). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0402 MMK (High: 363.5017 / Low: 355.4614).

March Spread (Volatile) ±35.2680
October Spread (Stable) ±8.0402

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 26.1319 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.1319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 441.5859) against the same month in 2019 (average: 458.5407), the exchange rate shifted by -16.9548 (-3.70%).

2020 Avg (January) 441.5859
2019 Avg (January) 458.5407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 445.4201 432.1549 441.5859
February 432.4915 415.8060 427.7395
March 416.2242 380.9562 401.6076
April 430.1439 404.2010 417.7537
May 418.0270 407.8048 410.6818
June 411.2133 387.6803 401.3118
July 396.9536 385.1693 389.1323
August 387.6890 374.8313 381.2340
September 377.0986 363.2292 371.7226
October 363.5017 355.4614 359.3761
November 365.6732 353.2007 360.2013
December 385.5987 366.1851 371.3250