YEARLY HIGH
523.9615 MMK
YEARLY LOW
350.9326 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
429.6848 MMK

2021 SAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 523.9615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 350.9326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 173.0289 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 354.7058 to the December average rate of 474.4341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 523.9615 was up 32.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 395.4748, 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 2,619,807 MMK
2020 Average 1,833,154 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,754,663 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 865,144.50 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

518.3218
339.8316
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 392.1217, compared to 467.2479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 75.1262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 392.1217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 467.2479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 60.2253 MMK (High: 499.0059 / Low: 438.7806). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7680 MMK (High: 439.4041 / Low: 438.6362).

September Spread (Volatile) ±60.2253
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7680

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 26.6846 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.6846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 503.4476) against the same month in 2020 (average: 344.4926), the exchange rate shifted by +158.9550 (+46.14%).

2021 Avg (October) 503.4476
2020 Avg (October) 344.4926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 356.4748 350.9326 354.7058
February 376.6198 353.8113 373.5896
March 376.2825 374.7925 375.8440
April 415.3749 374.8431 383.7099
May 439.1530 412.1591 425.9238
June 439.4041 438.6362 438.9573
July 439.0374 437.4835 438.6983
August 440.5266 438.2833 438.8809
September 499.0059 438.7806 471.2636
October 523.9615 478.4955 503.4476
November 487.7082 471.7178 476.7630
December 477.4843 472.4962 474.4341