YEARLY HIGH
1.0137 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.8568 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9411 KRW

2016 MMK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 1.0137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.8568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1568 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9243 to the December average rate of 0.8775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0137 was down 8.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1131, 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 5,068 KRW
2015 Average 5,126 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,284 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 784.18 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0140
0.8651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to KRW 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 0.9719, compared to 0.9104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0759 KRW (High: 1.0032 / Low: 0.9274). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 KRW (High: 0.9412 / Low: 0.9204).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0759
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0365 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.0016) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0035), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-0.19%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.0016
2015 Avg (May) 1.0035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9357 0.8974 0.9243
February 1.0032 0.9274 0.9775
March 0.9935 0.9494 0.9733
April 0.9885 0.9443 0.9701
May 1.0137 0.9772 1.0016
June 1.0052 0.9657 0.9846
July 0.9937 0.9428 0.9680
August 0.9412 0.9204 0.9316
September 0.9295 0.8730 0.9033
October 0.8988 0.8729 0.8846
November 0.9081 0.8840 0.8971
December 0.8899 0.8568 0.8775