2016 ZAR to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

100.8076 MMK

YEARLY LOW

74.6396 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

84.3229 MMK

2016 ZAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 100.8076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 74.6396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.1680 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.8676 to the December average rate of 97.3595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 100.8076 was up 8.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 93.2091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,040,382 MMK

2015 Average 4,347,575 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 3,731,980 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,308,402.14 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

99.4270

74.6170

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 79.0611, compared to 89.5846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.0611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.5846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 9.3077 MMK (High: 92.1925 / Low: 82.8849). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4887 MMK (High: 82.6226 / Low: 78.1339).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.3077

April Spread (Stable) ±4.4887

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.2806 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 97.3595) against the same month in 2015 (average: 86.2967), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0628 (+12.82%).

2016 Avg (December) 97.3595

2015 Avg (December) 86.2967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	84.5435	76.9923	79.8676
February	81.4688	76.8459	78.8963
March	81.6801	76.6018	79.2068
April	82.6226	78.1339	80.9651
May	82.2701	74.6396	76.6845
June	82.6057	75.8766	78.7463
July	85.0717	79.0011	81.8775
August	89.2221	82.5094	86.6733
September	92.1925	82.8849	87.3208
October	94.7455	87.9104	91.4276
November	96.7635	89.7697	92.8492
December	100.8076	93.3414	97.3595