YEARLY HIGH
39.4971 MMK
YEARLY LOW
36.6728 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.7512 MMK

2023 PHP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PHP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 39.4971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 36.6728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8243 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2315 to the December average rate of 37.8639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 39.4971 was up 3.28% compared to the 2022 peak of 38.2429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,874,271 MMK
2022 Average 8,840,852 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 9,168,202 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 706,069.48 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

38.4515
36.8231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 38.0122, compared to 37.4902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.4902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1.8896 MMK (High: 39.4971 / Low: 37.6074). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3498 MMK (High: 37.1126 / Low: 36.7628).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8896
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 38.2915) against the same month in 2022 (average: 34.6548), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6367 (+10.49%).

2023 Avg (February) 38.2915
2022 Avg (February) 34.6548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.6473 37.5306 38.2315
February 39.4971 37.6074 38.2915
March 38.8088 37.7914 38.3158
April 38.6720 37.3039 37.9727
May 37.9490 37.2475 37.6390
June 38.0808 37.2769 37.6227
July 38.6249 37.5229 38.2038
August 38.2659 36.9296 37.2988
September 37.1483 36.6728 36.9693
October 37.1126 36.7628 36.9588
November 38.0420 37.0317 37.6467
December 38.1188 37.5956 37.8639