YEARLY HIGH
0.0326 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0233 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0255 MYR

2016 AOA to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0292 to the December average rate of 0.0269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0326 was down 6.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163 MYR
2015 Average 164 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 117 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.72 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0297
0.0233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0257, compared to 0.0253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0060 MYR (High: 0.0326 / Low: 0.0266). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0270 / Low: 0.0267).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0292) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0346), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-15.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0292
2015 Avg (January) 0.0346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0326 0.0266 0.0292
February 0.0270 0.0263 0.0266
March 0.0262 0.0242 0.0255
April 0.0244 0.0233 0.0238
May 0.0248 0.0236 0.0244
June 0.0250 0.0240 0.0246
July 0.0246 0.0238 0.0243
August 0.0246 0.0241 0.0243
September 0.0250 0.0245 0.0248
October 0.0255 0.0249 0.0252
November 0.0270 0.0253 0.0262
December 0.0270 0.0267 0.0269