YEARLY HIGH
1.6484 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.4202 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5290 MMK

2020 KPW to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 1.4202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2283 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6316 to the December average rate of 1.4856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6484 was down 4.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,242 MMK
2019 Average 8,453 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 7,101 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,141.30 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6512
1.4161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.5810, compared to 1.4770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1115 MMK (High: 1.5960 / Low: 1.4845). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 MMK (High: 1.5715 / Low: 1.5462).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1115
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

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 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.6316) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7031), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0715 (-4.20%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.6316
2019 Avg (January) 1.7031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6484 1.6208 1.6316
February 1.6265 1.5960 1.6115
March 1.5960 1.4845 1.5562
April 1.6115 1.5478 1.5784
May 1.5715 1.5462 1.5589
June 1.5609 1.5235 1.5492
July 1.5438 1.5114 1.5204
August 1.5243 1.4743 1.5080
September 1.4824 1.4519 1.4684
October 1.4517 1.4202 1.4357
November 1.4614 1.4254 1.4439
December 1.5376 1.4642 1.4856