YEARLY HIGH
0.9188 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.8862 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9022 MMK

2017 LBP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.9188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.8862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0326 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9000 to the December average rate of 0.8960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9188 was down 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9207, 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 4,594 MMK
2016 Average 4,093 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,431 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.19 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9093
0.8941
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 0.9040, compared to 0.9005 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) 0.9040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0212 MMK (High: 0.9188 / Low: 0.8976). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 MMK (High: 0.9076 / Low: 0.8944).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.9081) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1017 (+12.62%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.9081
2016 Avg (March) 0.8063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9084 0.8900 0.9000
February 0.9146 0.8948 0.9071
March 0.9188 0.8976 0.9081
April 0.9076 0.8944 0.9012
May 0.9108 0.8929 0.9035
June 0.9114 0.8923 0.9039
July 0.9131 0.8978 0.9055
August 0.9087 0.8941 0.9029
September 0.9096 0.8943 0.9019
October 0.9086 0.8923 0.9011
November 0.9060 0.8862 0.8954
December 0.9047 0.8873 0.8960