YEARLY HIGH
1.1285 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1.0884 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1084 LBP

2017 MMK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1.1285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1.0884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0401 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1111 to the December average rate of 1.1161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1285 was down 13.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2984, 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 5,642 LBP
2016 Average 6,121 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,442 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.42 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1184
1.0997
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 1.1063, compared to 1.1105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0257 LBP (High: 1.1141 / Low: 1.0884). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 LBP (High: 1.1180 / Low: 1.1019).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.1169) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1642), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0473 (-4.06%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.1169
2016 Avg (November) 1.1642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1235 1.1009 1.1111
February 1.1176 1.0934 1.1024
March 1.1141 1.0884 1.1013
April 1.1180 1.1019 1.1096
May 1.1199 1.0980 1.1068
June 1.1207 1.0972 1.1064
July 1.1138 1.0952 1.1044
August 1.1185 1.1004 1.1075
September 1.1182 1.0994 1.1087
October 1.1207 1.1006 1.1097
November 1.1285 1.1038 1.1169
December 1.1270 1.1053 1.1161