YEARLY HIGH
0.0795 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0650 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0724 LRD

2016 MMK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0659 to the December average rate of 0.0681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0795 was down 10.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0892, 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 397 LRD
2015 Average 390 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 325 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.60 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0783
0.0647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to LRD 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 0.0718, compared to 0.0730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0082 LRD (High: 0.0778 / Low: 0.0696). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 LRD (High: 0.0770 / Low: 0.0757).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0769) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0803), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-4.17%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0769
2015 Avg (August) 0.0803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0688 0.0650 0.0659
February 0.0688 0.0651 0.0678
March 0.0702 0.0682 0.0696
April 0.0778 0.0696 0.0744
May 0.0777 0.0762 0.0772
June 0.0770 0.0757 0.0762
July 0.0775 0.0759 0.0766
August 0.0795 0.0755 0.0769
September 0.0760 0.0727 0.0744
October 0.0736 0.0700 0.0718
November 0.0715 0.0688 0.0702
December 0.0694 0.0666 0.0681