YEARLY HIGH
0.8413 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.6991 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7647 MMK

2016 BIF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.8413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.6991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1422 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8321 to the December average rate of 0.8056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8413 was down 1.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,207 MMK
2015 Average 3,541 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,495 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 711.06 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8442
0.6989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.7774, compared to 0.7521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0661 MMK (High: 0.7652 / Low: 0.6991). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 MMK (High: 0.7263 / Low: 0.7117).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0661
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

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 0.0331 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8321) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6566), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1755 (+26.72%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8321
2015 Avg (January) 0.6566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8413 0.8240 0.8321
February 0.8287 0.7879 0.7991
March 0.7905 0.7716 0.7792
April 0.7852 0.7452 0.7613
May 0.7616 0.7445 0.7522
June 0.7652 0.6991 0.7403
July 0.7175 0.7018 0.7110
August 0.7263 0.7117 0.7178
September 0.7562 0.7245 0.7384
October 0.7719 0.7494 0.7638
November 0.7868 0.7647 0.7760
December 0.8299 0.7855 0.8056