YEARLY HIGH
0.0901 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0756 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0849 PKR

2016 MMK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.0901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0807 to the December average rate of 0.0777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0901 was down 9.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0995, 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 450 PKR
2015 Average 466 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 378 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.25 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0905
0.0765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to PKR 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 0.0861, compared to 0.0837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0045 PKR (High: 0.0854 / Low: 0.0809). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PKR (High: 0.0812 / Low: 0.0801).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0886) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0956), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-7.35%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0886
2015 Avg (April) 0.0956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0812 0.0801 0.0807
February 0.0854 0.0809 0.0840
March 0.0868 0.0844 0.0861
April 0.0901 0.0861 0.0886
May 0.0899 0.0882 0.0893
June 0.0891 0.0874 0.0881
July 0.0897 0.0882 0.0889
August 0.0885 0.0866 0.0878
September 0.0871 0.0830 0.0851
October 0.0837 0.0813 0.0822
November 0.0821 0.0796 0.0808
December 0.0796 0.0756 0.0777