YEARLY HIGH
9.8399 MMK
YEARLY LOW
6.7358 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1150 MMK

2021 LKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 9.8399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 6.7358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1041 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9510 to the December average rate of 8.7942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.8399 was up 20.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.1685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,199 MMK
2020 Average 37,109 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 33,679 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,520.49 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.6500
6.7056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 7.4951, compared to 8.7350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4951
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 1.2005 MMK (High: 9.3692 / Low: 8.1687). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 MMK (High: 8.2506 / Low: 8.2403).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

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 0.5534 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 9.4046) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.0075), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3971 (+34.21%).

2021 Avg (October) 9.4046
2020 Avg (October) 7.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1687 6.7358 6.9510
February 7.2868 6.8428 7.2017
March 7.2495 7.0677 7.1443
April 8.0349 6.9975 7.2840
May 8.3553 7.8861 8.0944
June 8.3343 8.2609 8.2950
July 8.2714 8.2505 8.2617
August 8.2506 8.2403 8.2490
September 9.3692 8.1687 8.8494
October 9.8399 8.8861 9.4046
November 9.0819 8.7599 8.8512
December 8.8589 8.7584 8.7942