YEARLY HIGH
630.7912 MMK
YEARLY LOW
597.4462 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
617.6444 MMK

2026 PEN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 630.7912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 597.4462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.3450 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 625.4425 to the December average rate of 620.9898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 630.7912 was up 0.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 627.7415, 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 3,153,956 MMK
2025 Average 2,944,823 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,987,231 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,724.97 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

627.3168
608.7050
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 617.0743, compared to 619.3546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 617.0743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 619.3546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 26.0481 MMK (High: 626.6721 / Low: 600.6241). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1353 MMK (High: 621.4172 / Low: 620.2819).

March Spread (Volatile) ±26.0481
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 15.5098 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.5098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 625.4425) against the same month in 2025 (average: 559.6090), the exchange rate shifted by +65.8335 (+11.76%).

2026 Avg (January) 625.4425
2025 Avg (January) 559.6090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 630.7912 623.2395 625.4425
February 628.3156 623.1176 625.7658
March 626.6721 600.6241 610.2560
April 623.1014 597.4462 610.8976
May 617.4977 598.6629 613.6941
June 621.0221 605.8081 616.3900
July 622.4048 614.2793 617.7194
August 621.4172 620.2819 620.9898