2020 ZAR to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

105.8976 MMK

YEARLY LOW

72.9190 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

84.1077 MMK

2020 ZAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 105.8976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 72.9190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.9786 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.9508 to the December average rate of 89.9418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 105.8976 was down 7.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 114.9283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,294,880 MMK

2019 Average 5,270,072 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 3,645,951 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,648,928.80 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

104.5157

73.7378

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 86.2444, compared to 81.9709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.2444

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.9709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 15.5793 MMK (High: 92.8827 / Low: 77.3034). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6647 MMK (High: 79.9322 / Low: 77.2675).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.5793

October Spread (Stable) ±2.6647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.2654 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 101.9508) against the same month in 2019 (average: 110.8294), the exchange rate shifted by -8.8786 (-8.01%).

2020 Avg (January) 101.9508

2019 Avg (January) 110.8294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	105.8976	97.4783	101.9508
February	98.3577	91.6686	96.3603
March	92.8827	77.3034	84.0949
April	79.4610	72.9190	76.3027
May	80.9308	73.9514	77.3076
June	84.5758	79.0464	81.4501
July	84.6444	79.5052	81.6260
August	80.9519	76.8693	78.8335
September	81.2609	76.3386	79.0498
October	79.9322	77.2675	78.6212
November	86.4187	79.0556	83.7534
December	92.9644	86.5638	89.9418