YEARLY HIGH
7.5908 MMK
YEARLY LOW
7.4462 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5353 MMK

2026 PKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 7.5908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 7.4462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1446 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5026 to the December average rate of 7.5752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.5908 was up 0.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.5665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,795,411 MMK
2025 Average 3,726,165 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,723,119 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,291.69 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.5825
7.4953
JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR 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 7.5251, compared to 7.5659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1085 MMK (High: 7.5632 / Low: 7.4547). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 MMK (High: 7.5516 / Low: 7.5323).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1085
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 7.5565) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.3821), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1744 (+2.36%).

2026 Avg (July) 7.5565
2025 Avg (July) 7.3821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5632 7.4547 7.5026
February 7.5342 7.4462 7.5142
March 7.5490 7.4876 7.5208
April 7.5424 7.4907 7.5275
May 7.5516 7.5323 7.5397
June 7.5574 7.5378 7.5457
July 7.5908 7.5405 7.5565
August 7.5830 7.5559 7.5752