YEARLY HIGH
129.9245 MMK
YEARLY LOW
107.8844 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.8365 MMK

2022 ZAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 129.9245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 107.8844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0401 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.7053 to the December average rate of 121.5072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 129.9245 was down 1.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 131.3145, 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 6,496,225 MMK
2021 Average 5,456,761 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 5,394,222 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,102,003.22 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

123.5600
108.8821
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 117.7104, compared to 117.9626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.7104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.9626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 20.1336 MMK (High: 129.9245 / Low: 109.7909). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8266 MMK (High: 118.4707 / Low: 114.6441).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.1336
February Spread (Stable) ±3.8266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 6.9904 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 120.5592) against the same month in 2021 (average: 111.2918), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2673 (+8.33%).

2022 Avg (August) 120.5592
2021 Avg (August) 111.2918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 117.8283 110.8184 114.7053
February 118.4707 114.6441 116.7100
March 122.6604 115.4509 118.8911
April 127.4595 115.6749 122.3368
May 119.5669 114.0267 116.5237
June 121.0347 113.6022 117.0956
July 113.3638 107.8844 110.1053
August 129.9245 109.7909 120.5592
September 122.7176 116.0978 119.4277
October 119.0868 113.5389 115.8698
November 123.6801 113.8706 120.3063
December 123.9949 119.1065 121.5072