YEARLY HIGH
4.4860 MYR
YEARLY LOW
3.8629 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1433 MYR

2016 BMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4.4860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 3.8629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6231 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3321 to the December average rate of 4.4591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.4860 was up 0.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.4522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,430 MYR
2015 Average 19,522 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 19,314 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,115.71 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.5151
3.8439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 4.0985, compared to 4.1880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2823 MYR (High: 4.4676 / Low: 4.1853). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0663 MYR (High: 4.4860 / Low: 4.4197).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2823
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0663

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 0.1625 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.4591) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.2801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1791 (+4.18%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.4591
2015 Avg (December) 4.2801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4187 4.1438 4.3321
February 4.2172 4.1298 4.1783
March 4.1599 3.8930 4.0623
April 3.9330 3.8629 3.8998
May 4.1188 3.9152 4.0419
June 4.1487 3.9862 4.0768
July 4.0761 3.9442 4.0162
August 4.0767 3.9892 4.0258
September 4.1373 4.0570 4.1088
October 4.2161 4.1148 4.1740
November 4.4676 4.1853 4.3441
December 4.4860 4.4197 4.4591