2023 PEN to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |