2016 AFN to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AFN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AFN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 20.8746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 16.9951.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8795 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9458 to the December average rate of 20.3154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.8746 was up 4.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 19.8880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
AFN to MMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.7259, compared to 18.7552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0293 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 1.4436 MMK (High: 19.1763 / Low: 17.7327). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2434 MMK (High: 17.2694 / Low: 17.0259).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8436 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 20.3154) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.2257), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0897 (+5.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1317 | 18.8446 | 18.9458 |
| February | 18.8877 | 17.7461 | 18.1021 |
| March | 18.0988 | 17.5627 | 17.7615 |
| April | 17.7200 | 17.0077 | 17.2807 |
| May | 17.2535 | 16.9951 | 17.0881 |
| June | 17.3179 | 17.0489 | 17.1773 |
| July | 17.2694 | 17.0259 | 17.1585 |
| August | 18.1332 | 17.2239 | 17.7323 |
| September | 19.1763 | 17.7327 | 18.4348 |
| October | 19.5331 | 19.0256 | 19.3302 |
| November | 19.7585 | 19.3592 | 19.5599 |
| December | 20.8746 | 19.7273 | 20.3154 |