YEARLY HIGH
20.0092 MMK
YEARLY LOW
16.2088 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.6785 MMK

2016 KGS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 20.0092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 16.2088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8004 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1222 to the December average rate of 19.4902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.0092 was up 6.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.8468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100,046 MMK
2015 Average 86,213 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 81,044 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,002.00 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

19.7736
16.3737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 17.0668, compared to 18.2901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 1.1343 MMK (High: 18.5260 / Low: 17.3916). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2291 MMK (High: 17.2564 / Low: 17.0273).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1343
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 0.4651 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 19.4902) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.1086), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3816 (+13.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 19.4902
2015 Avg (December) 17.1086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2564 17.0273 17.1222
February 17.1135 16.2088 16.6571
March 17.1668 16.6686 16.8299
April 17.4908 16.8216 17.1421
May 17.4028 16.9948 17.1604
June 17.6459 17.3475 17.4895
July 17.7078 17.3324 17.5106
August 17.6344 17.1867 17.3904
September 18.5260 17.3916 17.8820
October 18.8702 18.2691 18.6501
November 19.0958 18.5648 18.8174
December 20.0092 19.0156 19.4902