YEARLY HIGH
0.0869 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0794 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0824 JPY

2017 MMK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0848 to the December average rate of 0.0831, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0869 was down 9.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0957, 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 435 JPY
2016 Average 441 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 397 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.54 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0852
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 0.0825, compared to 0.0823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0035 JPY (High: 0.0842 / Low: 0.0807). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 JPY (High: 0.0817 / Low: 0.0800).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0848) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0912), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-7.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0848
2016 Avg (January) 0.0912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0869 0.0834 0.0848
February 0.0839 0.0815 0.0826
March 0.0842 0.0807 0.0827
April 0.0822 0.0795 0.0810
May 0.0840 0.0810 0.0823
June 0.0825 0.0801 0.0814
July 0.0842 0.0811 0.0824
August 0.0817 0.0800 0.0807
September 0.0829 0.0794 0.0814
October 0.0842 0.0820 0.0829
November 0.0843 0.0811 0.0833
December 0.0839 0.0820 0.0831