YEARLY HIGH
0.0930 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0656 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0767 LRD

2017 MMK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.0930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.0656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0690 to the December average rate of 0.0924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0930 was up 16.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0795, 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 465 LRD
2016 Average 362 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 328 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.63 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0948
0.0656
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 0.0690, compared to 0.0845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0192 LRD (High: 0.0851 / Low: 0.0659). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LRD (High: 0.0695 / Low: 0.0683).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0909) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0702), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+29.58%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0909
2016 Avg (November) 0.0702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0703 0.0666 0.0690
February 0.0695 0.0683 0.0688
March 0.0698 0.0682 0.0688
April 0.0700 0.0687 0.0693
May 0.0700 0.0679 0.0691
June 0.0699 0.0679 0.0690
July 0.0695 0.0656 0.0681
August 0.0851 0.0659 0.0826
September 0.0868 0.0841 0.0859
October 0.0883 0.0858 0.0869
November 0.0930 0.0879 0.0909
December 0.0930 0.0916 0.0924