YEARLY HIGH
2.4993 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.1540 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3105 MYR

2016 AWG to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.4993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 2.1540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3452 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4158 to the December average rate of 2.4826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4993 was up 0.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,496 MYR
2015 Average 10,892 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 10,770 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,726.17 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5133
2.1441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.2858, compared to 2.3351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1574 MYR (High: 2.4912 / Low: 2.3338). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 MYR (High: 2.4993 / Low: 2.4645).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1574
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0904 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.4826) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0953 (+3.99%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.4826
2015 Avg (December) 2.3873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4640 2.3107 2.4158
February 2.3516 2.3028 2.3301
March 2.3196 2.1708 2.2652
April 2.1931 2.1540 2.1749
May 2.2967 2.1832 2.2550
June 2.3134 2.2228 2.2737
July 2.2729 2.1994 2.2398
August 2.2732 2.2245 2.2450
September 2.3114 2.2665 2.2935
October 2.3499 2.2955 2.3274
November 2.4912 2.3338 2.4223
December 2.4993 2.4645 2.4826