YEARLY HIGH
6.9976 LAK
YEARLY LOW
5.8328 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5852 LAK

2016 MMK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 6.9976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 5.8328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1649 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2681 to the December average rate of 6.0467, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.9976 was down 11.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.9249, 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 34,988 LAK
2015 Average 36,873 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 29,164 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,824.28 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.0083
5.9593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to LAK 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 6.6791, compared to 6.4913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.3834 LAK (High: 6.2162 / Low: 5.8328). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0894 LAK (High: 6.3131 / Low: 6.2237).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3834
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0894

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 0.2434 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 6.9208) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.4355), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5147 (-6.92%).

2016 Avg (May) 6.9208
2015 Avg (May) 7.4355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3131 6.2237 6.2681
February 6.6190 6.2721 6.5188
March 6.7737 6.5570 6.6825
April 6.9799 6.6769 6.8571
May 6.9976 6.8336 6.9208
June 6.8842 6.7868 6.8272
July 6.9360 6.8043 6.8619
August 6.8400 6.6802 6.7822
September 6.7424 6.4355 6.5882
October 6.4922 6.3143 6.3784
November 6.3793 6.2127 6.2901
December 6.2162 5.8328 6.0467