2016 AUD to MYR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AUD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AUD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 3.3415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 2.9290.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4125 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0407 to the December average rate of 3.2703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.3415 was up 6.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
AUD to MYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.0052, compared to 3.1543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1490 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2046 MYR (High: 3.1369 / Low: 2.9323). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0592 MYR (High: 3.0915 / Low: 3.0323).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0637 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 3.2664) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.0820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1844 (+5.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1369 | 2.9323 | 3.0407 |
| February | 3.0481 | 2.9323 | 2.9793 |
| March | 3.1054 | 2.9842 | 3.0512 |
| April | 3.0353 | 2.9518 | 2.9875 |
| May | 3.0029 | 2.9290 | 2.9530 |
| June | 3.0607 | 2.9835 | 3.0196 |
| July | 3.0711 | 2.9875 | 3.0259 |
| August | 3.0915 | 3.0323 | 3.0681 |
| September | 3.1701 | 3.0800 | 3.1163 |
| October | 3.2242 | 3.1440 | 3.1786 |
| November | 3.3415 | 3.2038 | 3.2664 |
| December | 3.3249 | 3.2085 | 3.2703 |