YEARLY HIGH
137.7637 MMK
YEARLY LOW
126.2757 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.6232 MMK

2017 BWP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 137.7637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 126.2757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4880 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.1799 to the December average rate of 133.7809, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 137.7637 was up 7.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 128.2791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 688,819 MMK
2016 Average 567,557 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 631,378 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,440.12 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

134.4834
127.6069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 130.9149, compared to 132.3314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.9149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.3314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 7.3735 MMK (High: 137.7637 / Low: 130.3902). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9561 MMK (High: 134.5113 / Low: 132.5552).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.3735
June Spread (Stable) ±1.9561

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.8931 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 133.7809) against the same month in 2016 (average: 125.6779), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1030 (+6.45%).

2017 Avg (December) 133.7809
2016 Avg (December) 125.6779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 130.2656 126.2757 128.1799
February 132.2944 129.2505 130.9349
March 135.7953 129.9568 132.2130
April 131.9653 127.1329 129.3200
May 134.3887 129.0622 131.4321
June 134.5113 132.5552 133.4097
July 134.7968 130.4276 133.1081
August 134.7388 132.0019 133.1808
September 135.4709 131.2768 133.9104
October 133.5576 128.4237 131.1720
November 131.7863 126.8883 128.8359
December 137.7637 130.3902 133.7809