YEARLY HIGH
395.4748 MMK
YEARLY LOW
340.7035 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
366.6888 MMK

2020 SAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 395.4748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 340.7035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.7713 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 391.4364 to the December average rate of 356.3847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 395.4748 was down 4.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 413.7772, 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 1,977,374 MMK
2019 Average 2,028,332 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,703,518 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273,856.38 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

396.1308
339.7982
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 378.9766, compared to 354.4010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.5756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 378.9766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 354.4010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 26.9125 MMK (High: 382.8771 / Low: 355.9646). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9952 MMK (High: 376.4903 / Low: 370.4951).

March Spread (Volatile) ±26.9125
May Spread (Stable) ±5.9952

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 13.6194 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 391.4364) against the same month in 2019 (average: 408.7300), the exchange rate shifted by -17.2936 (-4.23%).

2020 Avg (January) 391.4364
2019 Avg (January) 408.7300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 395.4748 388.8716 391.4364
February 390.1527 382.8653 386.6138
March 382.8771 355.9646 372.9944
April 385.7106 370.2748 377.7976
May 376.4903 370.4951 373.4734
June 374.4054 365.5223 371.5443
July 370.4334 362.6054 364.8207
August 365.7813 353.7981 361.8828
September 355.7493 348.3810 352.3385
October 348.3450 340.7035 344.4926
November 350.6767 342.0708 346.4870
December 368.8954 351.3355 356.3847