YEARLY HIGH
381.0145 MMK
YEARLY LOW
319.4919 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
339.3139 MMK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,905,072 MMK
2015 Average 1,523,007 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,597,459 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307,612.81 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

375.5442
317.2973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 334.3731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 344.2547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±20.0844
January Spread (Stable) ±4.7198

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 14.5260 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.5260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (December) 370.6903
2015 Avg (December) 356.5113

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