2017 MMK to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MMK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MMK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 5.6751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.0070.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6681 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0834 to the December average rate of 5.6298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.6751 was up 20.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.7289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MMK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MMK to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.4052, compared to 5.5780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1729 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.4982 SLL (High: 5.5052 / Low: 4.0070). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0753 SLL (High: 5.5366 / Low: 5.4613).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.6298) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.0990), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5308 (+37.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5052 | 4.0070 | 5.0834 |
| February | 5.5048 | 5.3424 | 5.4113 |
| March | 5.5167 | 5.2816 | 5.4430 |
| April | 5.5366 | 5.4613 | 5.4970 |
| May | 5.5387 | 5.4245 | 5.4846 |
| June | 5.5633 | 5.4490 | 5.5117 |
| July | 5.5781 | 5.4476 | 5.5072 |
| August | 5.5831 | 5.4830 | 5.5355 |
| September | 5.6058 | 5.4983 | 5.5466 |
| October | 5.6724 | 5.5444 | 5.6103 |
| November | 5.6687 | 5.5768 | 5.6387 |
| December | 5.6751 | 5.5640 | 5.6298 |