YEARLY HIGH
546.5462 MMK
YEARLY LOW
446.2562 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
485.8059 MMK

2016 WST to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 546.5462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 446.2562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 100.2900 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 500.9283 to the December average rate of 531.5957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 546.5462 was up 5.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 516.0753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,732,731 MMK
2015 Average 2,194,882 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,231,281 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 501,449.82 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

538.7800
452.5685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 476.8582, compared to 494.7535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.8953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 476.8582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 494.7535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 30.5765 MMK (High: 497.7494 / Low: 467.1730). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3252 MMK (High: 482.4142 / Low: 473.0890).

February Spread (Volatile) ±30.5765
March Spread (Stable) ±9.3252

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 17.9638 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.9638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 531.5957) against the same month in 2015 (average: 501.7320), the exchange rate shifted by +29.8637 (+5.95%).

2016 Avg (December) 531.5957
2015 Avg (December) 501.7320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 515.0940 484.5446 500.9283
February 497.7494 467.1730 482.9645
March 482.4142 473.0890 479.0988
April 484.5126 456.8145 470.2160
May 466.7938 446.2562 459.7528
June 475.9061 456.9186 468.1890
July 471.2673 454.1759 464.2238
August 479.0231 462.4264 469.9066
September 499.8169 472.3275 486.5749
October 509.2808 490.7238 502.8013
November 519.7609 507.5581 513.4187
December 546.5462 517.2590 531.5957