YEARLY HIGH
1.2984 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1.0861 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2242 LBP

2016 MMK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 1.2984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.0861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2123 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1623 to the December average rate of 1.1182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2984 was down 11.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4739, 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 6,492 LBP
2015 Average 6,838 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,431 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,061.27 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3042
1.1013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to LBP 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 1.2414, compared to 1.2071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0649 LBP (High: 1.2312 / Low: 1.1663). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 LBP (High: 1.1676 / Low: 1.1529).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0649
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

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 0.0459 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.2758) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1404 (-9.91%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.2758
2015 Avg (April) 1.4162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1676 1.1529 1.1623
February 1.2312 1.1663 1.2110
March 1.2515 1.2165 1.2403
April 1.2984 1.2411 1.2758
May 1.2958 1.2714 1.2873
June 1.2821 1.2624 1.2716
July 1.2933 1.2694 1.2810
August 1.2766 1.2454 1.2653
September 1.2574 1.1972 1.2283
October 1.2085 1.1711 1.1853
November 1.1831 1.1475 1.1642
December 1.1479 1.0861 1.1182