YEARLY HIGH
0.0682 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0565 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0612 MYR

2016 AFN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0632 to the December average rate of 0.0671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0682 was down 1.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 341 MYR
2015 Average 318 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 282 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.79 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0681
0.0560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MYR 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 0.0597, compared to 0.0626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0040 MYR (High: 0.0644 / Low: 0.0604). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MYR (High: 0.0574 / Low: 0.0565).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0671) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+5.85%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0671
2015 Avg (December) 0.0634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0644 0.0604 0.0632
February 0.0618 0.0600 0.0607
March 0.0606 0.0567 0.0593
April 0.0574 0.0565 0.0570
May 0.0598 0.0573 0.0589
June 0.0602 0.0579 0.0590
July 0.0591 0.0575 0.0585
August 0.0615 0.0588 0.0598
September 0.0629 0.0602 0.0616
October 0.0641 0.0624 0.0634
November 0.0670 0.0635 0.0655
December 0.0682 0.0664 0.0671