YEARLY HIGH
740.4320 MMK
YEARLY LOW
660.4853 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
698.5364 MMK

2016 BAM to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 740.4320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 660.4853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.9466 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 721.9979 to the December average rate of 726.8486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 740.4320 was up 0.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 735.2813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,702,160 MMK
2015 Average 3,144,275 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,302,427 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 399,733.23 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

732.8538
660.7918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 694.6598, compared to 702.4130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 694.6598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 702.4130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 38.7423 MMK (High: 708.4462 / Low: 669.7039). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1311 MMK (High: 728.6151 / Low: 717.4840).

April Spread (Volatile) ±38.7423
January Spread (Stable) ±11.1311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 15.6443 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.6443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 726.8486) against the same month in 2015 (average: 723.4152), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4335 (+0.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 726.8486
2015 Avg (December) 723.4152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 728.6151 717.4840 721.9979
February 726.6893 688.3703 707.7754
March 701.1442 686.9480 692.4592
April 708.4462 669.7039 685.7611
May 687.6982 670.6982 677.5241
June 694.8006 663.4010 682.4412
July 676.1233 660.4853 666.7970
August 693.9565 671.5130 683.1251
September 722.3138 684.4335 703.9863
October 726.9267 705.1126 718.1251
November 729.9748 704.5992 715.5960
December 740.4320 711.9557 726.8486