YEARLY HIGH
17.6138 MMK
YEARLY LOW
12.6356 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6503 MMK

2021 JPY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 17.6138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 12.6356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9782 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8202 to the December average rate of 15.6403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.6138 was up 29.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.6452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,806,897 MMK
2020 Average 6,442,259 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 6,317,821 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,489,075.79 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

17.0768
12.4332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 13.6390, compared to 15.6617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 1.9735 MMK (High: 16.8982 / Low: 14.9248). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2142 MMK (High: 15.1000 / Low: 14.8858).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9735
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2142

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 1.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 16.6898) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.2811), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4088 (+35.90%).

2021 Avg (October) 16.6898
2020 Avg (October) 12.2811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9269 12.6881 12.8202
February 13.4615 12.6356 13.2882
March 13.2108 12.7276 12.9559
April 14.3964 12.7024 13.1937
May 15.1236 14.2007 14.6297
June 15.0614 14.8174 14.9462
July 15.0463 14.7585 14.9228
August 15.1000 14.8858 14.9837
September 16.8982 14.9248 16.0437
October 17.6138 15.7167 16.6898
November 16.2059 15.4013 15.6896
December 15.8470 15.4499 15.6403