YEARLY HIGH
177.4697 MMK
YEARLY LOW
172.5532 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.6941 MMK

2017 HKD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 177.4697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 172.5532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9164 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.9475 to the December average rate of 173.8626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 177.4697 was down 0.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 178.7598, 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 4,436,741 MMK
2016 Average 3,979,422 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,313,831 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,910.54 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

176.6509
173.2986
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 175.3192, compared to 174.0689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.3192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.0689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 3.4523 MMK (High: 176.0334 / Low: 172.5811). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4497 MMK (High: 176.0621 / Low: 173.6124).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.4523
April Spread (Stable) ±2.4497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9991 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 176.3716) against the same month in 2016 (average: 160.1504), the exchange rate shifted by +16.2212 (+10.13%).

2017 Avg (February) 176.3716
2016 Avg (February) 160.1504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 176.6596 173.2406 174.9475
February 177.4697 174.4172 176.3716
March 176.7390 174.0748 175.9542
April 176.0621 173.6124 174.9551
May 176.5810 173.1728 175.0398
June 175.9712 173.4818 174.6472
July 176.0476 172.9487 174.4636
August 175.3011 172.7759 173.8732
September 176.0334 172.5811 174.1745
October 175.6269 173.0660 174.4614
November 175.6213 172.5532 173.5780
December 175.4116 172.9422 173.8626