YEARLY HIGH
20.8746 MMK
YEARLY LOW
16.9951 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2405 MMK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,373 MMK
2015 Average 90,516 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 84,976 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,397.57 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.6382
16.7653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4436
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (December) 20.3154
2015 Avg (December) 19.2257

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