YEARLY HIGH
589.9431 MMK
YEARLY LOW
538.6868 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
561.4346 MMK

2023 PEN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 589.9431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 538.6868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.2563 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 549.3223 to the December average rate of 562.6878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 589.9431 was up 6.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 552.2732, 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 2,949,715 MMK
2022 Average 2,515,192 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,693,434 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256,281.51 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

586.5425
543.0411
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 559.3179, compared to 563.5514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 559.3179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 563.5514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 20.0769 MMK (High: 563.0481 / Low: 542.9712). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9411 MMK (High: 559.3824 / Low: 551.4413).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.0769
March Spread (Stable) ±7.9411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 17.1770 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.1770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 582.9174) against the same month in 2022 (average: 475.2080), the exchange rate shifted by +107.7094 (+22.67%).

2023 Avg (July) 582.9174
2022 Avg (July) 475.2080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 556.4870 538.6868 549.3223
February 552.0825 539.0631 547.2959
March 559.3824 551.4413 555.1668
April 566.8281 555.0452 558.3943
May 575.8415 564.5378 569.8260
June 582.2233 567.8183 575.9020
July 589.9431 576.4055 582.9174
August 582.5605 562.8327 568.8742
September 568.6250 554.0190 563.8432
October 554.4125 541.3137 546.6662
November 563.0481 542.9712 556.3195
December 570.1095 554.9835 562.6878