YEARLY HIGH
0.3329 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2630 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2811 MYR

2016 ARS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.3329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.2630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0698 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3196 to the December average rate of 0.2815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3329 was down 29.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,664 MYR
2015 Average 2,113 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,315 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.21 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3246
0.2646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.2868, compared to 0.2755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0355 MYR (High: 0.3329 / Low: 0.2974). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 MYR (High: 0.2747 / Low: 0.2684).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0355
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3196) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0965 (-23.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3196
2015 Avg (January) 0.4161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3329 0.2974 0.3196
February 0.2984 0.2662 0.2828
March 0.2839 0.2641 0.2726
April 0.2779 0.2630 0.2710
May 0.2950 0.2743 0.2863
June 0.2982 0.2659 0.2886
July 0.2741 0.2638 0.2696
August 0.2747 0.2684 0.2713
September 0.2756 0.2690 0.2722
October 0.2780 0.2694 0.2749
November 0.2874 0.2774 0.2832
December 0.2890 0.2759 0.2815