YEARLY HIGH
367.0977 MMK
YEARLY LOW
358.2460 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
362.9707 MMK

2017 SAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 367.0977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 358.2460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8517 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 361.8223 to the December average rate of 362.2090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 367.0977 was down 0.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 369.9124, 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 1,835,489 MMK
2016 Average 1,647,101 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,791,230 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,258.73 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

365.2819
360.9018
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 363.3755, compared to 362.5659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 363.3755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 362.5659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 7.0631 MMK (High: 365.3091 / Low: 358.2460). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8660 MMK (High: 364.9450 / Low: 360.0789).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.0631
April Spread (Stable) ±4.8660

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.8332 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 364.9169) against the same month in 2016 (average: 332.3921), the exchange rate shifted by +32.5247 (+9.79%).

2017 Avg (February) 364.9169
2016 Avg (February) 332.3921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 365.3091 358.2460 361.8223
February 367.0977 360.8490 364.9169
March 365.9672 360.3635 364.3457
April 364.9450 360.0789 362.5823
May 366.4178 359.6110 363.4473
June 365.9765 360.6180 363.1385
July 366.5573 360.1909 363.2720
August 365.7250 360.3205 362.6178
September 366.1272 359.7081 362.9300
October 365.6965 360.1976 363.1000
November 365.3032 359.2646 361.2668
December 365.2583 359.8888 362.2090