YEARLY HIGH
0.7736 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.6485 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7299 KPW

2016 MMK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.7736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.6485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1251 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6926 to the December average rate of 0.6670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7736 was down 12.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8802, 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 3,868 KPW
2015 Average 4,081 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 3,243 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 625.29 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7774
0.6569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to KPW 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 0.7402, compared to 0.7197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0402 KPW (High: 0.7341 / Low: 0.6939). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 KPW (High: 0.6963 / Low: 0.6872).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.7610) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8454), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0843 (-9.98%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.7610
2015 Avg (April) 0.8454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6963 0.6872 0.6926
February 0.7341 0.6939 0.7222
March 0.7464 0.7246 0.7400
April 0.7736 0.7400 0.7610
May 0.7725 0.7575 0.7674
June 0.7661 0.7525 0.7582
July 0.7705 0.7570 0.7636
August 0.7611 0.7422 0.7544
September 0.7493 0.7154 0.7324
October 0.7199 0.6982 0.7070
November 0.7054 0.6828 0.6937
December 0.6846 0.6485 0.6670