YEARLY HIGH
539.5686 MMK
YEARLY LOW
361.5956 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
442.2652 MMK

2021 QAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 539.5686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 361.5956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.9730 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 365.3057 to the December average rate of 488.9829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 539.5686 was up 32.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 407.4629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,697,843 MMK
2020 Average 1,889,315 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,807,978 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 889,864.99 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

533.7962
349.9884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 403.8515, compared to 480.6789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.8274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 403.8515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 480.6789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 70.6326 MMK (High: 516.9183 / Low: 446.2857). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7535 MMK (High: 452.4466 / Low: 450.6932).

September Spread (Volatile) ±70.6326
June Spread (Stable) ±1.7535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 27.4244 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.4244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 518.4789) against the same month in 2020 (average: 354.8941), the exchange rate shifted by +163.5848 (+46.09%).

2021 Avg (October) 518.4789
2020 Avg (October) 354.8941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 367.3489 361.5956 365.3057
February 387.8949 364.5197 384.8480
March 387.4532 385.3108 387.0723
April 427.8795 386.3510 395.3106
May 452.3132 425.1833 438.6228
June 452.4466 450.6932 451.9493
July 452.2643 444.6898 451.2864
August 452.2927 444.5608 449.9650
September 516.9183 446.2857 484.3057
October 539.5686 492.9566 518.4789
November 502.5756 483.6815 491.0545
December 491.5919 487.2425 488.9829