YEARLY HIGH
12.4815 MMK
YEARLY LOW
10.4482 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3753 MMK

2016 JPY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 12.4815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 10.4482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0333 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9695 to the December average rate of 11.6302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.4815 was up 14.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.9115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,240,745 MMK
2015 Average 4,579,996 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 5,224,107 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,016,637.35 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.4321
10.6129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 10.9071, compared to 11.8435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.9580 MMK (High: 12.4815 / Low: 11.5235). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3060 MMK (High: 10.9183 / Low: 10.6123).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9580
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3380 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 11.9682) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.5022), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4660 (+13.96%).

2016 Avg (November) 11.9682
2015 Avg (November) 10.5022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1232 10.7055 10.9695
February 11.0440 10.7154 10.8776
March 10.9183 10.6123 10.7645
April 10.9809 10.4482 10.7894
May 10.9628 10.6503 10.7742
June 11.5543 10.8078 11.2675
July 11.6421 11.0439 11.3549
August 11.9824 11.5709 11.7775
September 12.4420 11.5497 12.0499
October 12.4432 11.9993 12.2805
November 12.4815 11.5235 11.9682
December 11.8485 11.4583 11.6302