YEARLY HIGH
178.7598 MMK
YEARLY LOW
150.0093 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.1672 MMK

2016 HKD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 178.7598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 150.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.7506 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.0282 to the December average rate of 173.9774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 178.7598 was up 5.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 169.6184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,468,996 MMK
2015 Average 3,576,580 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,750,231 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 718,764.12 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

176.2695
148.7646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 156.7324, compared to 161.6020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.7324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.6020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 9.3575 MMK (High: 166.7172 / Low: 157.3597). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5742 MMK (High: 153.9444 / Low: 151.3702).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.3575
June Spread (Stable) ±2.5742

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 6.8779 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 173.9774) against the same month in 2015 (average: 167.4634), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5140 (+3.89%).

2016 Avg (December) 173.9774
2015 Avg (December) 167.4634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 168.9697 165.6480 167.0282
February 166.7172 157.3597 160.1504
March 159.8102 155.4761 156.7362
April 156.8475 150.0093 152.4966
May 152.9244 150.0827 151.0567
June 153.9444 151.3702 152.9262
July 153.2972 150.5386 151.9430
August 156.3542 152.4314 153.8251
September 162.2285 154.8652 158.4474
October 166.1961 161.1454 164.1323
November 169.9574 164.5320 167.2867
December 178.7598 169.4714 173.9774