YEARLY HIGH
167.2745 MMK
YEARLY LOW
70.2478 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.5982 MMK

2016 EGP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 167.2745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 70.2478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.0267 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.9537 to the December average rate of 73.3515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -55.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 167.2745 was down 0.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 167.9241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 836,373 MMK
2015 Average 719,016 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 351,239 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 485,133.49 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

175.2139
64.0913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 144.9272, compared to 118.2691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.6582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.9272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.2691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 72.9948 MMK (High: 145.1451 / Low: 72.1503). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2484 MMK (High: 134.6568 / Low: 132.4083).

November Spread (Volatile) ±72.9948
June Spread (Stable) ±2.2484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 56.2756 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -56.2756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 165.9537) against the same month in 2015 (average: 141.6931), the exchange rate shifted by +24.2606 (+17.12%).

2016 Avg (January) 165.9537
2015 Avg (January) 141.6931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 167.2745 165.0181 165.9537
February 165.4224 156.5526 159.1607
March 158.5180 135.5220 145.3267
April 137.3020 131.0159 133.2360
May 133.8061 131.1940 132.1113
June 134.6568 132.4083 133.7750
July 133.9330 131.5252 132.7516
August 136.5042 133.2655 134.4072
September 141.7888 135.2481 138.4842
October 145.2352 140.8769 143.4478
November 145.1451 72.1503 87.1722
December 75.6230 70.2478 73.3515