YEARLY HIGH
0.9207 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.7702 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8185 MMK

2016 LBP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.9207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.7702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1505 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8604 to the December average rate of 0.8946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9207 was up 5.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,604 MMK
2015 Average 3,677 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,851 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 752.56 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9063
0.7651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.8066, compared to 0.8304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0496 MMK (High: 0.9207 / Low: 0.8712). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 MMK (High: 0.8674 / Low: 0.8565).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0496
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

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 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8946) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0337 (+3.91%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8946
2015 Avg (December) 0.8609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8674 0.8565 0.8604
February 0.8574 0.8122 0.8259
March 0.8221 0.7991 0.8063
April 0.8057 0.7702 0.7840
May 0.7865 0.7717 0.7769
June 0.7922 0.7800 0.7864
July 0.7878 0.7732 0.7807
August 0.8029 0.7833 0.7904
September 0.8353 0.7953 0.8143
October 0.8539 0.8275 0.8437
November 0.8715 0.8452 0.8590
December 0.9207 0.8712 0.8946