YEARLY HIGH
0.1713 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.1616 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1657 MMK

2017 LAK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.1713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1672 to the December average rate of 0.1632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1713 was down 0.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1714, 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 856 MMK
2016 Average 761 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 808 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.51 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1689
0.1623
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 0.1674, compared to 0.1640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0069 MMK (High: 0.1710 / Low: 0.1641). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 MMK (High: 0.1644 / Low: 0.1625).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1682) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+12.40%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1682
2016 Avg (March) 0.1497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1710 0.1641 0.1672
February 0.1711 0.1652 0.1683
March 0.1713 0.1660 0.1682
April 0.1708 0.1648 0.1671
May 0.1709 0.1644 0.1675
June 0.1688 0.1645 0.1659
July 0.1694 0.1640 0.1656
August 0.1654 0.1628 0.1643
September 0.1653 0.1626 0.1640
October 0.1652 0.1625 0.1639
November 0.1641 0.1616 0.1629
December 0.1644 0.1625 0.1632