YEARLY HIGH
200.5860 MMK
YEARLY LOW
168.2888 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
179.0928 MMK

2016 BOB to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 200.5860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 168.2888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.2972 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.1153 to the December average rate of 195.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 200.5860 was up 5.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 190.4089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,002,930 MMK
2015 Average 803,083 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 841,444 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,485.97 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

197.5141
167.5579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 176.8744, compared to 181.3111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.8744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.3111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 10.2265 MMK (High: 187.8289 / Low: 177.6025). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4135 MMK (High: 189.4832 / Low: 187.0697).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.2265
January Spread (Stable) ±2.4135

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 7.2866 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 195.0177) against the same month in 2015 (average: 188.0428), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9749 (+3.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 195.0177
2015 Avg (December) 188.0428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 189.4832 187.0697 188.1153
February 187.8289 177.6025 180.8287
March 181.0397 176.2520 177.8887
April 178.0721 168.2888 172.0090
May 172.5166 168.3915 170.0543
June 173.6768 170.6679 172.3507
July 172.2966 169.3964 170.9792
August 174.9410 171.0119 172.4538
September 182.3616 173.3842 177.6853
October 186.2049 180.7990 184.1364
November 190.3878 184.4468 187.5944
December 200.5860 190.4619 195.0177