YEARLY HIGH
0.0957 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0801 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0881 JPY

2016 MMK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 0.0957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0912 to the December average rate of 0.0860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0957 was down 18.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1174, 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 479 JPY
2015 Average 549 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 401 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.96 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0941
0.0803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to JPY 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 0.0917, compared to 0.0845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0067 JPY (High: 0.0868 / Low: 0.0801). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 JPY (High: 0.0942 / Low: 0.0916).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0927) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1122), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-17.40%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0927
2015 Avg (April) 0.1122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0934 0.0899 0.0912
February 0.0933 0.0905 0.0919
March 0.0942 0.0916 0.0929
April 0.0957 0.0911 0.0927
May 0.0939 0.0912 0.0928
June 0.0925 0.0865 0.0888
July 0.0905 0.0859 0.0881
August 0.0864 0.0835 0.0849
September 0.0866 0.0804 0.0830
October 0.0833 0.0804 0.0814
November 0.0868 0.0801 0.0836
December 0.0873 0.0844 0.0860