YEARLY HIGH
413.7772 MMK
YEARLY LOW
393.3583 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
405.6826 MMK

2019 SAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 413.7772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 393.3583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.4189 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 408.7300 to the December average rate of 399.8113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 413.7772 was down 4.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 433.6601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,068,886 MMK
2018 Average 1,923,248 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,966,792 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,094.28 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

409.6218
398.9195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 406.9389, compared to 404.4263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 406.9389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 404.4263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 10.8785 MMK (High: 413.7772 / Low: 402.8987). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8601 MMK (High: 409.1815 / Low: 405.3214).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.8785
October Spread (Stable) ±3.8601

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.2227 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 408.7300) against the same month in 2018 (average: 358.6907), the exchange rate shifted by +50.0393 (+13.95%).

2019 Avg (January) 408.7300
2018 Avg (January) 358.6907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.7772 402.8987 408.7300
February 413.4476 403.3843 407.7859
March 410.9916 403.3647 406.1374
April 409.2361 401.0703 404.4473
May 411.0461 404.5879 408.2936
June 408.2331 403.0268 406.2392
July 405.4623 401.1663 403.0884
August 406.3126 398.3449 403.9837
September 409.2997 402.7952 407.6025
October 409.1815 405.3214 408.0379
November 405.8525 401.2155 404.0340
December 403.7053 393.3583 399.8113