YEARLY HIGH
12.7434 MMK
YEARLY LOW
10.8201 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4959 MMK

2016 NPR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 12.7434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 10.8201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9233 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0729 to the December average rate of 12.4333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.7434 was up 2.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.3973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 63,717 MMK
2015 Average 53,992 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 54,100 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,616.65 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.5808
10.8108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to MMK 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 11.3269, compared to 11.6650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.7159 MMK (High: 11.9483 / Low: 11.2324). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1828 MMK (High: 11.4427 / Low: 11.2600).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7159
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1828

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6526 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 12.4333) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.2230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2104 (+1.72%).

2016 Avg (December) 12.4333
2015 Avg (December) 12.2230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3530 11.8830 12.0729
February 11.9483 11.2324 11.4203
March 11.4427 11.2600 11.3593
April 11.4765 10.9133 11.1219
May 11.0540 10.8649 10.9583
June 11.1735 10.8201 11.0287
July 11.0676 10.8298 10.9650
August 11.2806 11.0477 11.1458
September 11.8231 11.2199 11.5082
October 12.0611 11.7227 11.9327
November 12.1205 11.9362 12.0048
December 12.7434 12.0293 12.4333