YEARLY HIGH
0.8917 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.7877 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8305 KRW

2017 MMK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.8917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.7877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1040 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8710 to the December average rate of 0.7975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8917 was down 12.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0137, 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 4,459 KRW
2016 Average 4,705 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,939 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 519.99 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8784
0.7901
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 0.8375, compared to 0.8234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0416 KRW (High: 0.8530 / Low: 0.8114). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 KRW (High: 0.8075 / Low: 0.7877).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0366 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8710) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9243), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0533 (-5.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8710
2016 Avg (January) 0.9243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8917 0.8518 0.8710
February 0.8451 0.8217 0.8344
March 0.8530 0.8114 0.8300
April 0.8456 0.8161 0.8335
May 0.8423 0.8146 0.8258
June 0.8400 0.8197 0.8301
July 0.8523 0.8144 0.8321
August 0.8439 0.8205 0.8321
September 0.8412 0.8188 0.8326
October 0.8467 0.8243 0.8324
November 0.8291 0.7964 0.8140
December 0.8075 0.7877 0.7975