2026 ZAR to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

133.5274 MMK

YEARLY LOW

122.0552 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

127.8841 MMK

2026 ZAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 133.5274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 122.0552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4723 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.8664 to the December average rate of 127.1704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 133.5274 was up 5.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 126.7208, 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 6,676,372 MMK

2025 Average 5,874,842 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 6,102,759 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 573,613.17 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

131.7595

124.6700

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 128.0493, compared to 127.3885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.0493

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.3885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 8.5104 MMK (High: 130.5656 / Low: 122.0552). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8138 MMK (High: 127.6233 / Low: 126.8095).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.5104

August Spread (Stable) ±0.8138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 5.9079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 128.8664) against the same month in 2025 (average: 112.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +16.8508 (+15.04%).

2026 Avg (January) 128.8664

2025 Avg (January) 112.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	133.5274	126.7491	128.8664
February	132.4131	129.0039	131.1687
March	130.5656	122.0552	125.2608
April	128.6948	123.6472	126.8177
May	129.3831	125.6521	128.3999
June	129.7777	123.6086	127.7825
July	129.4114	124.7193	127.6066
August	127.6233	126.8095	127.1704