YEARLY HIGH
1.5419 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.2926 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3728 MMK

2016 KPW to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.5419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 1.2926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2493 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4438 to the December average rate of 1.4998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5419 was up 5.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,710 MMK
2015 Average 6,162 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 6,463 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,246.30 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5195
1.2835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.3528, compared to 1.3928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0813 MMK (High: 1.5419 / Low: 1.4606). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 MMK (High: 1.4552 / Low: 1.4361).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0813
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 0.0588 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4998) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0576 (+4.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4998
2015 Avg (December) 1.4422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4552 1.4361 1.4438
February 1.4412 1.3622 1.3850
March 1.3800 1.3397 1.3515
April 1.3513 1.2926 1.3143
May 1.3202 1.2945 1.3032
June 1.3289 1.3053 1.3190
July 1.3210 1.2979 1.3096
August 1.3474 1.3139 1.3256
September 1.3978 1.3346 1.3656
October 1.4322 1.3892 1.4146
November 1.4645 1.4177 1.4417
December 1.5419 1.4606 1.4998