YEARLY HIGH
369.9124 MMK
YEARLY LOW
310.1823 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
329.4034 MMK

2016 SAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 369.9124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 310.1823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.7301 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 346.3056 to the December average rate of 359.8278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 369.9124 was up 5.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 350.3064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,849,562 MMK
2015 Average 1,478,287 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,550,911 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298,650.55 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

364.5407
307.9856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 324.6091, compared to 334.1978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 324.6091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 334.1978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 20.4590 MMK (High: 369.9124 / Low: 349.4534). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4839 MMK (High: 348.9644 / Low: 344.4806).

December Spread (Volatile) ±20.4590
January Spread (Stable) ±4.4839

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 13.9135 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.9135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 359.8278) against the same month in 2015 (average: 345.9745), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8532 (+4.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 359.8278
2015 Avg (December) 345.9745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 348.9644 344.4806 346.3056
February 345.9463 326.9104 332.3921
March 331.2227 321.4582 324.3277
April 324.3400 310.1823 315.4103
May 316.7862 310.6022 312.6986
June 318.8022 313.2588 316.5203
July 317.0601 311.3819 314.2493
August 323.4004 315.2898 318.1257
September 335.3228 320.2416 327.6573
October 343.6189 333.2947 339.4437
November 351.4199 339.9110 345.8830
December 369.9124 349.4534 359.8278