YEARLY HIGH
0.0818 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0756 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0774 PKR

2017 MMK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0771 to the December average rate of 0.0800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0818 was down 9.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0901, 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 409 PKR
2016 Average 425 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 378 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.24 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0804
0.0762
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 0.0769, compared to 0.0778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0047 PKR (High: 0.0818 / Low: 0.0772). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PKR (High: 0.0781 / Low: 0.0770).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0800) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+3.05%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0800
2016 Avg (December) 0.0777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0777 0.0764 0.0771
February 0.0775 0.0761 0.0766
March 0.0775 0.0756 0.0766
April 0.0776 0.0764 0.0771
May 0.0776 0.0764 0.0769
June 0.0777 0.0763 0.0769
July 0.0782 0.0765 0.0772
August 0.0781 0.0769 0.0773
September 0.0781 0.0768 0.0775
October 0.0779 0.0768 0.0773
November 0.0781 0.0770 0.0777
December 0.0818 0.0772 0.0800