YEARLY HIGH
20.6469 MMK
YEARLY LOW
19.4013 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0413 MMK

2017 AFN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 20.6469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 19.4013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2457 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3330 to the December average rate of 19.6207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.6469 was down 1.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.8746, 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 103,235 MMK
2016 Average 91,213 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 97,006 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,228.25 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.5735
19.5341
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 20.2537, compared to 19.8289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.5218 MMK (High: 20.4960 / Low: 19.9742). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2320 MMK (High: 19.8982 / Low: 19.6661).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5218
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 20.4844) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.1021), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3823 (+13.16%).

2017 Avg (February) 20.4844
2016 Avg (February) 18.1021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.4896 20.1617 20.3330
February 20.6469 20.2598 20.4844
March 20.5958 20.2709 20.4869
April 20.4960 19.9742 20.1694
May 20.2016 19.8463 20.0481
June 20.1858 19.7767 20.0006
July 20.1271 19.7964 19.9616
August 20.0088 19.6776 19.8678
September 20.0002 19.6510 19.8506
October 20.0583 19.7357 19.9373
November 19.8982 19.6661 19.7355
December 19.8421 19.4013 19.6207