YEARLY HIGH
2.2387 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.9314 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0714 MYR

2016 BBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 2.2387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 1.9314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3073 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1660 to the December average rate of 2.2264, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2387 was up 0.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,194 MYR
2015 Average 9,761 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 9,657 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,536.47 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2541
1.9223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 2.0493, compared to 2.0935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1411 MYR (High: 2.2338 / Low: 2.0926). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 MYR (High: 2.2387 / Low: 2.2098).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1411
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0289

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 0.0813 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.2264) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0864 (+4.04%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.2264
2015 Avg (December) 2.1400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2094 2.0719 2.1660
February 2.1086 2.0649 2.0892
March 2.0800 1.9465 2.0312
April 1.9665 1.9314 1.9499
May 2.0594 1.9576 2.0210
June 2.0744 1.9931 2.0384
July 2.0380 1.9721 2.0081
August 2.0383 1.9946 2.0129
September 2.0687 2.0285 2.0544
October 2.1080 2.0574 2.0870
November 2.2338 2.0926 2.1720
December 2.2387 2.2098 2.2264