YEARLY HIGH
2.8204 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.4428 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5855 MYR

2016 AZN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 2.8204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 2.4428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3776 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7357 to the December average rate of 2.5163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8204 was down 39.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.6438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,102 MYR
2015 Average 19,303 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 12,214 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,887.94 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7615
2.4527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.6404, compared to 2.5306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2678 MYR (High: 2.8204 / Low: 2.5527). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0661 MYR (High: 2.5559 / Low: 2.4899).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2678
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.7357) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.5629), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8272 (-40.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.7357
2015 Avg (January) 4.5629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8204 2.5527 2.7357
February 2.7009 2.5767 2.6429
March 2.6682 2.4543 2.5166
April 2.6104 2.5270 2.5713
May 2.7655 2.5995 2.6939
June 2.7881 2.5886 2.6821
July 2.6075 2.5295 2.5637
August 2.5327 2.4464 2.4784
September 2.5391 2.4428 2.4996
October 2.6379 2.5338 2.5799
November 2.5719 2.4954 2.5459
December 2.5559 2.4899 2.5163