YEARLY HIGH
2.2051 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.9665 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0805 MMK

2016 XAF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 2.2051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 1.9665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2386 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1504 to the December average rate of 2.1668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2051 was up 0.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,026 MMK
2015 Average 9,368 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 9,833 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,192.95 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1850
1.9665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 2.0688, compared to 2.0921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.1115 MMK (High: 2.1101 / Low: 1.9987). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0302 MMK (High: 2.1670 / Low: 2.1368).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1115
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0451 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.1668) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+0.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.1668
2015 Avg (December) 2.1542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1670 2.1368 2.1504
February 2.1620 2.0520 2.1082
March 2.0871 2.0452 2.0631
April 2.1101 1.9987 2.0429
May 2.0505 1.9956 2.0186
June 2.0659 1.9727 2.0296
July 2.0092 1.9665 1.9847
August 2.0701 2.0011 2.0335
September 2.1474 2.0361 2.0962
October 2.1639 2.0982 2.1383
November 2.1754 2.1013 2.1333
December 2.2051 2.1307 2.1668