YEARLY HIGH
17.3582 STD
YEARLY LOW
14.9847 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9659 STD

2017 MMK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 17.3582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 14.9847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3735 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0068 to the December average rate of 15.2291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.3582 was down 8.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.9312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,791 STD
2016 Average 89,725 STD
Yearly Trough Low 74,924 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,867.61 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.1964
14.9206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to STD 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 16.6234, compared to 15.3085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.8371 STD (High: 16.7773 / Low: 15.9401). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2531 STD (High: 15.3484 / Low: 15.0953).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8371
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2531

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 17.0068) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.3448), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3380 (-1.95%).

2017 Avg (January) 17.0068
2016 Avg (January) 17.3448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3582 16.7088 17.0068
February 16.9969 16.6363 16.8228
March 17.1240 16.5030 16.7734
April 17.0220 16.4175 16.8262
May 16.7773 15.9401 16.2809
June 16.1935 15.6926 16.0304
July 15.8641 15.3379 15.6061
August 15.3842 14.9897 15.2552
September 15.2662 14.9847 15.1103
October 15.4734 15.1445 15.2965
November 15.4981 15.0107 15.3538
December 15.3484 15.0953 15.2291