YEARLY HIGH
2.4642 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.9143 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0838 MMK

2016 SOS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 2.4642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 1.9143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5498 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0995 to the December average rate of 2.3562, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4642 was up 14.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,321 MMK
2015 Average 8,276 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 9,572 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,749.24 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3979
1.8974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 2.0034, compared to 2.1642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.1965 MMK (High: 2.4642 / Low: 2.2676). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 MMK (High: 2.0705 / Low: 2.0292).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1965
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0655 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.3562) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2489 (+11.81%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.3562
2015 Avg (December) 2.1073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1231 2.0760 2.0995
February 2.1208 1.9962 2.0341
March 2.0382 1.9634 1.9868
April 1.9981 1.9159 1.9391
May 2.0087 1.9143 1.9417
June 2.0503 1.9877 2.0193
July 2.0560 1.9865 2.0241
August 2.0705 2.0292 2.0486
September 2.1617 2.0539 2.1065
October 2.2394 2.1387 2.1901
November 2.3703 2.2145 2.2599
December 2.4642 2.2676 2.3562