YEARLY HIGH
62.0074 MMK
YEARLY LOW
53.2669 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.5857 MMK

2016 ETB to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 62.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 53.2669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7405 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.1645 to the December average rate of 60.2711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 62.0074 was down 0.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 62.0765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 310,037 MMK
2015 Average 267,885 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 266,334 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,702.61 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

61.9122
52.9398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 56.6509, compared to 56.5205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.6509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.5205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 3.2509 MMK (High: 60.8762 / Low: 57.6253). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7621 MMK (High: 54.5940 / Low: 53.8318).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.2509
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7621

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 2.6878 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 60.2711) against the same month in 2015 (average: 61.4837), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2126 (-1.97%).

2016 Avg (December) 60.2711
2015 Avg (December) 61.4837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.7613 60.7576 61.1645
February 60.8762 57.6253 58.4766
March 58.0442 56.0463 56.8738
April 56.5169 53.8709 54.8697
May 54.5940 53.8318 54.0846
June 54.8637 53.7856 54.4360
July 54.1681 53.2669 53.6875
August 54.8041 53.6109 54.0712
September 56.7948 54.3186 55.5981
October 58.1096 56.2196 57.3589
November 58.9199 57.2564 58.1364
December 62.0074 58.8097 60.2711