YEARLY HIGH
0.1714 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.1429 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1521 MMK

2016 LAK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1595 to the December average rate of 0.1655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1714 was up 5.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 857 MMK
2015 Average 682 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 715 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.70 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1676
0.1424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.1499, compared to 0.1544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0106 MMK (High: 0.1714 / Low: 0.1609). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 MMK (High: 0.1473 / Low: 0.1453).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1655) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+3.79%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1655
2015 Avg (December) 0.1594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1607 0.1584 0.1595
February 0.1594 0.1511 0.1534
March 0.1525 0.1476 0.1497
April 0.1498 0.1433 0.1459
May 0.1463 0.1429 0.1445
June 0.1473 0.1453 0.1465
July 0.1470 0.1442 0.1457
August 0.1497 0.1462 0.1475
September 0.1554 0.1483 0.1518
October 0.1584 0.1540 0.1568
November 0.1610 0.1568 0.1590
December 0.1714 0.1609 0.1655