YEARLY HIGH
0.0938 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.0643 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0777 MMK

2021 STD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.0938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0295 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0650 to the December average rate of 0.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0938 was up 36.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 469 MMK
2020 Average 320 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 321 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.61 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0927
0.0625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0715, compared to 0.0839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0111 MMK (High: 0.0904 / Low: 0.0793). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MMK (High: 0.0803 / Low: 0.0795).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.0902) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+46.50%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.0902
2020 Avg (October) 0.0616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0655 0.0643 0.0650
February 0.0699 0.0648 0.0688
March 0.0694 0.0676 0.0686
April 0.0751 0.0675 0.0694
May 0.0794 0.0745 0.0770
June 0.0809 0.0793 0.0802
July 0.0803 0.0795 0.0798
August 0.0799 0.0790 0.0794
September 0.0904 0.0793 0.0852
October 0.0938 0.0856 0.0902
November 0.0874 0.0836 0.0850
December 0.0845 0.0832 0.0839