YEARLY HIGH
0.0617 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0500 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0567 KGS

2016 MMK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0584 to the December average rate of 0.0513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0617 was down 5.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0651, 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 308 KGS
2015 Average 291 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 250 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.59 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0609
0.0505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to KGS 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 0.0586, compared to 0.0548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0035 KGS (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0540). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KGS (High: 0.0587 / Low: 0.0579).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0600) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+1.81%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0600
2015 Avg (February) 0.0590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0587 0.0579 0.0584
February 0.0617 0.0584 0.0600
March 0.0600 0.0583 0.0594
April 0.0594 0.0572 0.0583
May 0.0588 0.0575 0.0583
June 0.0576 0.0567 0.0572
July 0.0577 0.0565 0.0571
August 0.0582 0.0567 0.0575
September 0.0575 0.0540 0.0559
October 0.0547 0.0530 0.0536
November 0.0539 0.0524 0.0531
December 0.0526 0.0500 0.0513