YEARLY HIGH
0.8159 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.7651 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7905 MMK

2017 BIF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.8159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.7651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0508 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8078 to the December average rate of 0.7723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8159 was down 3.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8413, 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 4,079 MMK
2016 Average 3,823 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,825 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253.99 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8120
0.7681
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 0.8022, compared to 0.7787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0230 MMK (High: 0.8063 / Low: 0.7832). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 MMK (High: 0.7868 / Low: 0.7762).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.8083) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+1.16%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.8083
2016 Avg (February) 0.7991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8151 0.7942 0.8078
February 0.8159 0.7956 0.8083
March 0.8126 0.7961 0.8056
April 0.8076 0.7959 0.8013
May 0.8082 0.7888 0.8004
June 0.7950 0.7838 0.7898
July 0.8063 0.7832 0.7898
August 0.7868 0.7762 0.7823
September 0.7912 0.7729 0.7796
October 0.7825 0.7701 0.7765
November 0.7796 0.7651 0.7717
December 0.7782 0.7651 0.7723