2016 BAM to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4669 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.2329 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3427 MYR

2016 BAM to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.4669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 2.2329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2340 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4071 to the December average rate of 2.4013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4669 was down 3.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,335 MYR

2015 Average 11,075 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 11,165 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,169.95 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4217

2.2463

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.3386, compared to 2.3469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3386

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1721 MYR (High: 2.4669 / Low: 2.2948). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0531 MYR (High: 2.2893 / Low: 2.2363).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1721

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0531

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0714 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.4071) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2800 (+13.16%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.4071

2015 Avg (January) 2.1271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4669	2.2948	2.4071
February	2.4018	2.3121	2.3725
March	2.3543	2.2620	2.3126
April	2.2893	2.2363	2.2609
May	2.3542	2.2944	2.3348
June	2.3807	2.2714	2.3436
July	2.3058	2.2329	2.2721
August	2.3299	2.2730	2.3051
September	2.3760	2.3221	2.3536
October	2.3773	2.3140	2.3543
November	2.4272	2.3609	2.3952
December	2.4400	2.3797	2.4013