2016 QAR to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 QAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the QAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 381.0145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 319.4919.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.5226 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 356.8383 to the December average rate of 370.6903, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 381.0145 was up 5.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 360.9784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
QAR to MMK 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 334.3731, compared to 344.2547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.8815 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 20.0844 MMK (High: 381.0145 / Low: 360.9301). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7198 MMK (High: 359.6007 / Low: 354.8809).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 14.5260 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 370.6903) against the same month in 2015 (average: 356.5113), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1790 (+3.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 359.6007 | 354.8809 | 356.8383 |
| February | 356.3206 | 336.6753 | 342.3123 |
| March | 341.0971 | 331.1985 | 334.0123 |
| April | 334.0221 | 319.4919 | 324.8487 |
| May | 326.3127 | 320.0294 | 322.1512 |
| June | 328.5168 | 322.6626 | 326.0760 |
| July | 326.5323 | 320.7988 | 323.6726 |
| August | 333.0537 | 324.7149 | 327.6673 |
| September | 345.4775 | 329.8229 | 337.5171 |
| October | 353.9354 | 343.3045 | 349.6388 |
| November | 361.9833 | 350.1795 | 356.3419 |
| December | 381.0145 | 360.9301 | 370.6903 |