YEARLY HIGH
423.3841 MMK
YEARLY LOW
397.7016 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
417.5558 MMK

2017 PEN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 423.3841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 397.7016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.6826 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 406.5316 to the December average rate of 418.6334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 423.3841 was up 3.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 408.6374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,116,921 MMK
2016 Average 1,830,691 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,988,508 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,412.89 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

421.3657
405.1831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 416.2382, compared to 418.8733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 416.2382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 418.8733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 25.1798 MMK (High: 423.1534 / Low: 397.9736). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8566 MMK (High: 423.1097 / Low: 417.2531).

November Spread (Volatile) ±25.1798
August Spread (Stable) ±5.8566

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.9070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 419.3031) against the same month in 2016 (average: 363.7302), the exchange rate shifted by +55.5729 (+15.28%).

2017 Avg (September) 419.3031
2016 Avg (September) 363.7302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 415.2796 397.7016 406.5316
February 423.1100 415.1586 420.0171
March 422.7518 411.4329 418.7719
April 421.6158 415.4129 418.4646
May 421.8785 412.3524 416.5577
June 421.3890 412.8622 417.0865
July 422.9261 415.7148 419.5515
August 423.1097 417.2531 419.5641
September 423.3841 415.4326 419.3031
October 423.2073 412.7249 418.7559
November 423.1534 397.9736 417.4316
December 422.6020 411.5310 418.6334