YEARLY HIGH
178.5485 MMK
YEARLY LOW
145.4427 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.1158 MMK

2016 SBD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 178.5485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 145.4427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.1058 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.5868 to the December average rate of 171.0723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 178.5485 was up 9.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 163.1324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 892,743 MMK
2015 Average 705,110 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 727,214 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,528.85 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

173.2639
146.9642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 152.8779, compared to 159.3538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.8779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.3538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 14.1453 MMK (High: 178.5485 / Low: 164.4032). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9698 MMK (High: 152.3148 / Low: 149.3449).

December Spread (Volatile) ±14.1453
May Spread (Stable) ±2.9698

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 6.1560 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 171.0723) against the same month in 2015 (average: 160.3005), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7718 (+6.72%).

2016 Avg (December) 171.0723
2015 Avg (December) 160.3005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.7548 157.7887 159.5868
February 159.4953 150.5370 153.4308
March 154.0757 150.6011 152.5962
April 153.2595 145.4427 149.1559
May 152.3148 149.3449 150.3994
June 153.3473 148.4002 152.0983
July 150.7059 147.2264 149.3675
August 154.6634 150.2939 152.4706
September 161.1073 152.7473 156.7946
October 164.1349 158.8020 162.3592
November 165.6300 162.1295 164.0586
December 178.5485 164.4032 171.0723