YEARLY HIGH
12.5936 MMK
YEARLY LOW
11.5058 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1419 MMK

2017 JPY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 12.5936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.5058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0878 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7993 to the December average rate of 12.0277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.5936 was up 0.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.4815, 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 6,296,777 MMK
2016 Average 5,688,245 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 5,752,884 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 543,893.41 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.4472
11.7403
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 12.1318, compared to 12.1520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.5378 MMK (High: 12.5936 / Low: 12.0557). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2633 MMK (High: 12.1877 / Low: 11.9244).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5378
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2633

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2349 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 12.2931) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.0499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2432 (+2.02%).

2017 Avg (September) 12.2931
2016 Avg (September) 12.0499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9927 11.5058 11.7993
February 12.2668 11.9126 12.1138
March 12.3941 11.8727 12.0960
April 12.5741 12.1619 12.3494
May 12.3501 11.9019 12.1510
June 12.4833 12.1256 12.2816
July 12.3263 11.8786 12.1352
August 12.4982 12.2334 12.3883
September 12.5936 12.0557 12.2931
October 12.1956 11.8704 12.0582
November 12.3265 11.8616 12.0099
December 12.1877 11.9244 12.0277