YEARLY HIGH
3.0282 KHR
YEARLY LOW
2.6832 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9803 KHR

2017 MMK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 3.0282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 2.6832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3450 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9897 to the December average rate of 2.9878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.0282 was down 13.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.4923, 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 15,141 KHR
2016 Average 16,430 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 13,416 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,725.03 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.0128
2.9276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to KHR 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 2.9680, compared to 2.9926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.3168 KHR (High: 3.0000 / Low: 2.6832). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0458 KHR (High: 3.0185 / Low: 2.9727).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3168
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.9897) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1260 (-4.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.9897
2016 Avg (January) 3.1157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0282 2.9616 2.9897
February 2.9897 2.9168 2.9553
March 3.0096 2.8582 2.9347
April 3.0000 2.6832 2.9545
May 3.0277 2.9488 2.9795
June 3.0185 2.9727 2.9941
July 3.0228 2.9731 2.9987
August 3.0250 2.9740 3.0057
September 3.0228 2.9570 2.9893
October 3.0190 2.9636 2.9816
November 3.0282 2.9639 2.9923
December 3.0251 2.9628 2.9878