YEARLY HIGH
100.9970 MMK
YEARLY LOW
77.1823 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.8212 MMK

2016 ARS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 100.9970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 77.1823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8147 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.8654 to the December average rate of 85.2302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 100.9970 was down 25.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 135.1808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 504,985 MMK
2015 Average 600,027 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 385,912 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,073.42 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

97.5389
77.4575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 85.1977, compared to 82.4446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.1977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.4446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 13.8310 MMK (High: 92.1799 / Low: 78.3489). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9333 MMK (High: 81.1529 / Low: 79.2196).

February Spread (Volatile) ±13.8310
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9333

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 11.4630 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.4630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 95.8654) against the same month in 2015 (average: 119.7064), the exchange rate shifted by -23.8410 (-19.92%).

2016 Avg (January) 95.8654
2015 Avg (January) 119.7064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.9970 93.0981 95.8654
February 92.1799 78.3489 84.4024
March 83.8364 78.8725 81.6358
April 83.8281 81.1168 82.1825
May 85.1755 81.8399 83.0626
June 86.6801 77.1823 84.0377
July 80.7343 77.9719 79.1310
August 81.1529 79.2196 80.4033
September 82.6916 80.2227 81.4178
October 84.8995 82.1727 83.8681
November 86.1089 83.3493 84.6172
December 88.6546 82.4936 85.2302