2016 BWP to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BWP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BWP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 128.2791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 104.4380.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8410 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.8296 to the December average rate of 125.6779, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 128.2791 was up 5.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 121.7191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BWP to MMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 109.4544, compared to 117.5381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0837 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 8.9840 MMK (High: 120.0699 / Low: 111.0859). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0711 MMK (High: 111.9810 / Low: 107.9100).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.8607 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 125.6779) against the same month in 2015 (average: 117.6738), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0041 (+6.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 116.1628 | 110.6764 | 112.8296 |
| February | 113.5623 | 108.1793 | 110.5278 |
| March | 111.1186 | 106.6368 | 109.1287 |
| April | 111.9810 | 107.9100 | 109.5140 |
| May | 110.2519 | 104.4380 | 106.6533 |
| June | 111.1165 | 105.8201 | 108.0728 |
| July | 111.3412 | 106.9373 | 109.3225 |
| August | 115.5844 | 111.5094 | 113.7068 |
| September | 120.0699 | 111.0859 | 115.6262 |
| October | 122.1582 | 115.7578 | 119.7338 |
| November | 123.5430 | 118.6758 | 121.1611 |
| December | 128.2791 | 122.3917 | 125.6779 |