YEARLY HIGH
1.1671 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.9865 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0648 MMK

2016 KRW to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.1671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 0.9865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1806 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0821 to the December average rate of 1.1397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1671 was up 3.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,835,347 MMK
2015 Average 4,899,110 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,932,509 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 902,838.31 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1538
0.9843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 1.0297, compared to 1.0999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0701 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0816 MMK (High: 1.0783 / Low: 0.9968). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 MMK (High: 1.0865 / Low: 1.0625).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0816
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 0.0585 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1397) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+2.99%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1397
2015 Avg (December) 1.1066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1143 1.0687 1.0821
February 1.0783 0.9968 1.0236
March 1.0533 1.0065 1.0276
April 1.0589 1.0116 1.0309
May 1.0233 0.9865 0.9985
June 1.0355 0.9948 1.0158
July 1.0607 1.0064 1.0332
August 1.0865 1.0625 1.0735
September 1.1455 1.0759 1.1075
October 1.1456 1.1126 1.1305
November 1.1312 1.1012 1.1147
December 1.1671 1.1238 1.1397