YEARLY HIGH
842.7697 MMK
YEARLY LOW
720.1320 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
786.1179 MMK

2017 BAM to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 842.7697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 720.1320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.6377 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 737.3912 to the December average rate of 822.3660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 842.7697 was up 13.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 740.4320, 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 4,213,848 MMK
2016 Average 3,492,517 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,600,660 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 613,188.54 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

838.4626
728.2029
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 754.3607, compared to 817.8751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 63.5144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 754.3607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 817.8751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 36.6710 MMK (High: 786.8725 / Low: 750.2015). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.8928 MMK (High: 752.4772 / Low: 736.5844).

May Spread (Volatile) ±36.6710
February Spread (Stable) ±15.8928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 10.8581 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 829.2743) against the same month in 2016 (average: 703.9863), the exchange rate shifted by +125.2880 (+17.80%).

2017 Avg (September) 829.2743
2016 Avg (September) 703.9863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 751.1570 720.1320 737.3912
February 752.4772 736.5844 745.1459
March 760.9640 730.8420 746.8400
April 762.7643 735.9651 744.5947
May 786.8725 750.2015 770.6754
June 801.4104 774.3001 781.5173
July 817.7557 788.7380 802.8126
August 832.6813 814.8004 821.3037
September 842.7697 818.7264 829.2743
October 828.2545 804.8109 818.4162
November 833.5073 801.1585 813.0779
December 830.8738 810.6064 822.3660