YEARLY HIGH
18.9312 STD
YEARLY LOW
16.9529 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9443 STD

2016 MMK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 18.9312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 16.9529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9783 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3448 to the December average rate of 17.2485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.9312 was down 15.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.4893, 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 94,656 STD
2015 Average 100,014 STD
Yearly Trough Low 84,764 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,891.61 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.9276
17.0958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to STD 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 18.0447, compared to 17.8438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.0504 STD (High: 18.8233 / Low: 17.7728). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2985 STD (High: 17.4459 / Low: 17.1475).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0504
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2985

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5375 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 18.7750) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.3030), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5281 (-7.53%).

2016 Avg (July) 18.7750
2015 Avg (July) 20.3030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4459 17.1475 17.3448
February 18.1352 17.3327 17.7646
March 18.3392 17.8887 18.1194
April 18.6767 17.7023 18.2409
May 18.6241 18.1824 18.4540
June 18.8233 17.7728 18.3449
July 18.9312 18.6009 18.7750
August 18.6419 17.8759 18.3265
September 18.2503 17.3749 17.7889
October 17.6987 17.0932 17.4303
November 17.7235 17.2026 17.4935
December 17.5660 16.9529 17.2485