YEARLY HIGH
1.3784 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.0300 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1944 MYR

2016 BRL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.3784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3484 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0717 to the December average rate of 1.3293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3784 was down 1.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 34,459 MYR
2015 Average 29,491 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 25,750 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,709.12 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3570
1.0249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.1093, compared to 1.2794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1701 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.1113 MYR (High: 1.3784 / Low: 1.2670). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0398 MYR (High: 1.2789 / Low: 1.2391).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1113
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0398

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3293) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2260 (+20.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3293
2015 Avg (December) 1.1034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0976 1.0300 1.0717
February 1.0723 1.0312 1.0525
March 1.1364 1.0545 1.1008
April 1.1368 1.0671 1.0982
May 1.1637 1.1199 1.1424
June 1.2414 1.1512 1.1901
July 1.2465 1.2031 1.2266
August 1.2793 1.2344 1.2548
September 1.2789 1.2391 1.2627
October 1.3340 1.2667 1.3069
November 1.3179 1.2622 1.2962
December 1.3784 1.2670 1.3293