YEARLY HIGH
201.6648 MMK
YEARLY LOW
174.6523 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
185.9759 MMK

2016 CNY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 201.6648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 174.6523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.0125 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.9476 to the December average rate of 194.9113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 201.6648 was down 1.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 203.7674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,041,619 MMK
2015 Average 4,417,970 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,366,306 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 675,312.52 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

200.0870
174.4143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 186.2928, compared to 185.6589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.2928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.6589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 10.6961 MMK (High: 197.2129 / Low: 186.5168). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0267 MMK (High: 180.5995 / Low: 178.5728).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.6961
May Spread (Stable) ±2.0267

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 7.5975 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 197.9476) against the same month in 2015 (average: 165.9232), the exchange rate shifted by +32.0244 (+19.30%).

2016 Avg (January) 197.9476
2015 Avg (January) 165.9232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 201.6648 196.1977 197.9476
February 197.2129 186.5168 190.3501
March 189.6139 185.5514 187.0229
April 187.7189 179.1748 182.5939
May 180.5995 178.5728 179.6213
June 182.2007 176.8708 180.2211
July 178.5732 174.6523 176.5537
August 181.7096 177.9861 179.4141
September 188.6518 179.7767 184.1723
October 190.4914 186.0894 189.2758
November 190.8759 188.5142 189.6261
December 199.6430 190.6028 194.9113