YEARLY HIGH
6.1884 LAK
YEARLY LOW
5.8379 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0373 LAK

2017 MMK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 6.1884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 5.8379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3505 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9824 to the December average rate of 6.1264, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.1884 was down 11.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.9976, 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 30,942 LAK
2016 Average 32,925 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 29,189 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,752.50 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.1589
5.9212
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 5.9754, compared to 6.0992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2464 LAK (High: 6.0953 / Low: 5.8489). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0706 LAK (High: 6.1537 / Low: 6.0831).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2464
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0414 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 6.1391) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.2901), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1510 (-2.40%).

2017 Avg (November) 6.1391
2016 Avg (November) 6.2901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0953 5.8489 5.9824
February 6.0522 5.8436 5.9410
March 6.0232 5.8379 5.9458
April 6.0694 5.8546 5.9852
May 6.0839 5.8501 5.9710
June 6.0794 5.9234 6.0273
July 6.0983 5.9042 6.0406
August 6.1431 6.0464 6.0871
September 6.1487 6.0481 6.0992
October 6.1548 6.0525 6.1030
November 6.1884 6.0928 6.1391
December 6.1537 6.0831 6.1264