YEARLY HIGH
258.5655 MMK
YEARLY LOW
246.4471 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
251.5504 MMK

2023 SBD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 258.5655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 246.4471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1184 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.1043 to the December average rate of 248.5599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 258.5655 was down 0.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 258.9298, 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 1,292,828 MMK
2022 Average 1,184,620 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,232,235 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,592.22 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

255.7396
247.9072
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 253.4939, compared to 249.6068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 253.4939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 249.6068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 6.2783 MMK (High: 254.9070 / Low: 248.6287). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8772 MMK (High: 252.7235 / Low: 250.8464).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.2783
June Spread (Stable) ±1.8772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.8171 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 255.0869) against the same month in 2022 (average: 219.7981), the exchange rate shifted by +35.2888 (+16.06%).

2023 Avg (February) 255.0869
2022 Avg (February) 219.7981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 255.7740 252.1820 254.1043
February 258.5655 252.6277 255.0869
March 256.3132 252.5062 254.8070
April 254.9070 248.6287 252.9899
May 253.0273 251.0927 252.0884
June 252.7235 250.8464 251.8871
July 252.0929 247.3178 250.7331
August 251.8752 249.3218 250.9302
September 251.2979 248.3577 249.9562
October 251.0239 246.6776 248.8397
November 250.2408 246.4471 248.6217
December 250.4598 247.3837 248.5599