YEARLY HIGH
180.3311 MMK
YEARLY LOW
157.1462 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.1296 MMK

2020 SBD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 180.3311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 157.1462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.1850 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 177.3080 to the December average rate of 166.2581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 180.3311 was down 6.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 192.1503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 901,656 MMK
2019 Average 927,798 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 785,731 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,924.81 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

179.1300
157.2654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 171.4662, compared to 162.7930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.4662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.7930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 12.4918 MMK (High: 174.0178 / Low: 161.5260). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5028 MMK (High: 170.0800 / Low: 167.5772).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.4918
May Spread (Stable) ±2.5028

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 6.5578 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 177.3080) against the same month in 2019 (average: 189.0485), the exchange rate shifted by -11.7405 (-6.21%).

2020 Avg (January) 177.3080
2019 Avg (January) 189.0485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.3311 175.7002 177.3080
February 177.0453 174.0178 175.7192
March 174.0178 161.5260 169.1615
April 173.9317 167.8175 170.8903
May 170.0800 167.5772 168.5248
June 168.5253 164.2177 167.1932
July 166.9469 162.7372 164.4540
August 166.1131 160.5305 164.3979
September 164.0485 160.1011 161.5463
October 160.6335 157.1462 159.0875
November 164.3288 158.3449 161.0139
December 171.5561 163.6816 166.2581