YEARLY HIGH
24.3703 MMK
YEARLY LOW
19.3283 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8030 MMK

2017 KGS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 24.3703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 19.3283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0420 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5674 to the December average rate of 19.5106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 24.3703 was up 21.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.0092, 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 121,852 MMK
2016 Average 88,412 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 96,642 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,210.09 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.1646
19.4512
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 19.8476, compared to 19.7584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.7843 MMK (High: 24.3703 / Low: 19.5860). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3110 MMK (High: 20.0109 / Low: 19.6999).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.7843
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3105 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 20.0412) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.3904), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6509 (+15.24%).

2017 Avg (August) 20.0412
2016 Avg (August) 17.3904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7943 19.3406 19.5674
February 19.9062 19.5467 19.7639
March 19.9780 19.5288 19.7751
April 20.3804 19.7165 19.9931
May 20.2836 19.8792 20.1051
June 20.0930 19.6851 19.8813
July 20.0158 19.4384 19.6974
August 24.3703 19.5860 20.0412
September 20.0573 19.6917 19.8566
October 20.0109 19.6999 19.8775
November 19.7690 19.3283 19.5670
December 19.6799 19.3563 19.5106