YEARLY HIGH
15.5567 STD
YEARLY LOW
10.6606 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0054 STD

2021 MMK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MMK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 15.5567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 10.6606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8961 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3741 to the December average rate of 11.9162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 15.5567 was down 5.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.5063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,784 STD
2020 Average 78,268 STD
Yearly Trough Low 53,303 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,480.53 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

15.8017
10.6702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to STD 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 14.0662, compared to 11.9447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 1.5503 STD (High: 12.6084 / Low: 11.0580). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1157 STD (High: 12.5762 / Low: 12.4605).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5503
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 15.3741) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14.6826), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6915 (+4.71%).

2021 Avg (January) 15.3741
2020 Avg (January) 14.6826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5567 15.2783 15.3741
February 15.4224 14.3118 14.5493
March 14.7832 14.4177 14.5796
April 14.8239 13.3115 14.4370
May 13.4161 12.5917 12.9921
June 12.6031 12.3627 12.4651
July 12.5762 12.4605 12.5240
August 12.6650 12.5103 12.5979
September 12.6084 11.0580 11.7666
October 11.6758 10.6606 11.0979
November 11.9653 11.4358 11.7653
December 12.0152 11.8386 11.9162