YEARLY HIGH
15.3899 MMK
YEARLY LOW
12.5790 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8485 MMK

2016 LRD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 15.3899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 12.5790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8108 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1888 to the December average rate of 14.6791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.3899 was down 0.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.3924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,949 MMK
2015 Average 64,605 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 62,895 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,054.16 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.4118
12.7367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 13.9741, compared to 13.7229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.5107 MMK (High: 14.3683 / Low: 12.8576). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2325 MMK (High: 13.2129 / Low: 12.9805).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.5107
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 15.1888) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.2463), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9425 (+35.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 15.1888
2015 Avg (January) 11.2463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3899 14.5425 15.1888
February 15.3607 14.5323 14.7476
March 14.6704 14.2418 14.3668
April 14.3683 12.8576 13.4634
May 13.1292 12.8706 12.9597
June 13.2129 12.9805 13.1182
July 13.1750 12.9071 13.0513
August 13.2529 12.5790 12.9998
September 13.7500 13.1622 13.4341
October 14.2806 13.5884 13.9210
November 14.5256 13.9844 14.2522
December 15.0124 14.4077 14.6791