YEARLY HIGH
1.5296 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.4931 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5125 MMK

2017 KPW to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 1.5296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.4931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0366 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5078 to the December average rate of 1.5092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5296 was down 0.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5419, 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 7,648 MMK
2016 Average 6,864 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 7,465 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.83 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5221
1.5039
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 1.5142, compared to 1.5108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0291 MMK (High: 1.5222 / Low: 1.4931). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 MMK (High: 1.5209 / Low: 1.5005).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.5206) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1356 (+9.79%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.5206
2016 Avg (February) 1.3850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5222 1.4931 1.5078
February 1.5296 1.5039 1.5206
March 1.5249 1.5014 1.5181
April 1.5209 1.5005 1.5111
May 1.5269 1.4983 1.5145
June 1.5248 1.5029 1.5132
July 1.5276 1.5011 1.5137
August 1.5238 1.5014 1.5110
September 1.5257 1.4989 1.5123
October 1.5238 1.5009 1.5130
November 1.5222 1.4971 1.5054
December 1.5220 1.4998 1.5092