YEARLY HIGH
200.0892 MMK
YEARLY LOW
193.0286 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
196.2213 MMK

2017 BOB to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 200.0892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 193.0286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0606 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.1212 to the December average rate of 196.4848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 200.0892 was down 0.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 200.5860, 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 1,000,446 MMK
2016 Average 895,508 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 965,143 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,302.83 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

198.0449
194.6641
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 196.6390, compared to 195.8036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.6390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.8036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 4.8336 MMK (High: 200.0892 / Low: 195.2556). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6194 MMK (High: 197.6207 / Low: 195.0014).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.8336
April Spread (Stable) ±2.6194

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7619 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 197.3456) against the same month in 2016 (average: 177.8887), the exchange rate shifted by +19.4568 (+10.94%).

2017 Avg (March) 197.3456
2016 Avg (March) 177.8887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.8925 194.3257 196.1212
February 199.2798 195.3052 197.7632
March 200.0892 195.2556 197.3456
April 197.6207 195.0014 196.0820
May 197.5923 194.3943 196.2842
June 197.7245 194.3100 196.2378
July 197.7567 194.0767 195.9797
August 197.1922 193.1412 195.3510
September 197.4285 193.3779 194.9458
October 198.4224 195.3440 196.9111
November 196.7704 193.0286 195.1492
December 197.8193 195.0162 196.4848