YEARLY HIGH
0.5224 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.4058 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4815 SOS

2016 MMK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.5224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.4058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1166 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4763 to the December average rate of 0.4246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5224 was down 25.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7052, 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 2,612 SOS
2015 Average 3,066 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,029 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 582.80 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5249
0.4155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to SOS 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 0.4996, compared to 0.4635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0352 SOS (High: 0.4410 / Low: 0.4058). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 SOS (High: 0.4928 / Low: 0.4830).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0352
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.5151) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6428), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1277 (-19.86%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.5151
2015 Avg (May) 0.6428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4817 0.4710 0.4763
February 0.5010 0.4715 0.4917
March 0.5093 0.4906 0.5034
April 0.5219 0.5005 0.5158
May 0.5224 0.4978 0.5151
June 0.5031 0.4877 0.4952
July 0.5034 0.4864 0.4941
August 0.4928 0.4830 0.4882
September 0.4869 0.4626 0.4748
October 0.4676 0.4466 0.4567
November 0.4516 0.4219 0.4426
December 0.4410 0.4058 0.4246