YEARLY HIGH
0.0507 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0430 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0478 BTN

2017 MMK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.0507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0502 to the December average rate of 0.0473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0507 was down 12.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 254 BTN
2016 Average 272 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 215 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.74 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0505
0.0463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to BTN 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 0.0482, compared to 0.0474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0044 BTN (High: 0.0474 / Low: 0.0430). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BTN (High: 0.0476 / Low: 0.0469).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0502) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0518), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-3.07%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0502
2016 Avg (January) 0.0518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0507 0.0496 0.0502
February 0.0499 0.0486 0.0490
March 0.0494 0.0474 0.0483
April 0.0481 0.0469 0.0475
May 0.0477 0.0468 0.0473
June 0.0476 0.0469 0.0473
July 0.0477 0.0469 0.0473
August 0.0474 0.0430 0.0466
September 0.0481 0.0467 0.0473
October 0.0484 0.0474 0.0478
November 0.0483 0.0472 0.0479
December 0.0477 0.0469 0.0473