YEARLY HIGH
178.5468 MMK
YEARLY LOW
169.6600 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.2825 MMK

2017 SBD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 178.5468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 169.6600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8868 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.7229 to the December average rate of 174.6936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 178.5468 was down 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 178.5485, 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 892,734 MMK
2016 Average 780,685 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 848,300 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,433.94 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

176.1885
172.4078
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 174.0441, compared to 174.5209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.0441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.5209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 5.5711 MMK (High: 175.2311 / Low: 169.6600). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1951 MMK (High: 176.9564 / Low: 174.7613).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.5711
February Spread (Stable) ±2.1951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.8983 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 175.6455) against the same month in 2016 (average: 152.4706), the exchange rate shifted by +23.1749 (+15.20%).

2017 Avg (August) 175.6455
2016 Avg (August) 152.4706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 175.0505 169.9884 172.7229
February 176.9564 174.7613 175.8735
March 177.1360 174.0310 175.8316
April 176.2381 171.9379 173.9334
May 174.7981 170.5399 173.0157
June 175.0310 170.7065 172.8874
July 176.5324 172.1444 174.0893
August 178.5468 173.0130 175.6455
September 176.8640 172.4414 175.3091
October 175.6838 172.8888 174.3403
November 175.2311 169.6600 173.0476
December 176.2196 173.4346 174.6936