YEARLY HIGH
110.0395 MMK
YEARLY LOW
93.3745 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.3738 MMK

2017 LSL to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 110.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 93.3745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6651 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.2422 to the December average rate of 103.4688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 110.0395 was up 9.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 100.7114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 550,198 MMK
2016 Average 421,718 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 466,872 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,325.29 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

106.8961
95.0602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 103.2353, compared to 101.5123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.2353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.5123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 11.1184 MMK (High: 110.0395 / Low: 98.9212). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1915 MMK (High: 107.7484 / Low: 104.5569).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.1184
June Spread (Stable) ±3.1915

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.8925 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 103.4688) against the same month in 2016 (average: 97.3239), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1449 (+6.31%).

2017 Avg (December) 103.4688
2016 Avg (December) 97.3239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.6725 98.4287 100.2422
February 105.8208 101.2193 103.5949
March 109.9108 101.9606 105.9098
April 104.4782 97.5945 101.0173
May 106.5287 100.1476 102.9263
June 107.7484 104.5569 105.7215
July 105.7169 100.3826 103.8661
August 104.6605 100.9156 102.7325
September 105.5571 100.6840 103.5088
October 102.5114 95.9614 99.4514
November 99.4532 93.3745 96.0466
December 110.0395 98.9212 103.4688