YEARLY HIGH
0.0688 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.0606 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0639 MMK

2020 STD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.0606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0681 to the December average rate of 0.0647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0688 was down 6.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 344 MMK
2019 Average 357 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 303 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.13 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0688
0.0609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0648, compared to 0.0631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0046 MMK (High: 0.0651 / Low: 0.0606). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MMK (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0631).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0681) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-6.46%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0681
2019 Avg (January) 0.0728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0688 0.0677 0.0681
February 0.0679 0.0651 0.0661
March 0.0651 0.0606 0.0634
April 0.0658 0.0629 0.0644
May 0.0641 0.0631 0.0636
June 0.0637 0.0623 0.0633
July 0.0641 0.0619 0.0628
August 0.0649 0.0633 0.0643
September 0.0638 0.0621 0.0630
October 0.0621 0.0608 0.0616
November 0.0629 0.0610 0.0620
December 0.0675 0.0631 0.0647