YEARLY HIGH
8.8731 MMK
YEARLY LOW
8.7987 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8084 MMK

2026 YER to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 8.8731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 8.7987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0744 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8082 to the December average rate of 8.8096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.8731 was up 0.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.8112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,365 MMK
2025 Average 43,229 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 43,994 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371.78 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.8381
8.7958
JanuMarcMayJuly

YER 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 8.8039, compared to 8.8221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0731 MMK (High: 8.8731 / Low: 8.8000). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MMK (High: 8.7997 / Low: 8.7987).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0731
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 8.8345) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.6904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1441 (+1.66%).

2026 Avg (July) 8.8345
2025 Avg (July) 8.6904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8131 8.8055 8.8082
February 8.8111 8.8037 8.8081
March 8.8042 8.7987 8.8014
April 8.8544 8.7987 8.8058
May 8.7997 8.7987 8.7993
June 8.8264 8.7987 8.8007
July 8.8731 8.8000 8.8345
August 8.8110 8.8073 8.8096