YEARLY HIGH
0.4199 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3542 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3806 MYR

2016 BWP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.3542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3761 to the December average rate of 0.4152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4199 was down 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,100 MYR
2015 Average 1,924 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,771 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.45 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4206
0.3557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3685, compared to 0.3927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0289 MYR (High: 0.3884 / Low: 0.3595). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 MYR (High: 0.4199 / Low: 0.4113).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4152) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0272 (+7.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4152
2015 Avg (December) 0.3880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3884 0.3595 0.3761
February 0.3806 0.3641 0.3705
March 0.3715 0.3576 0.3645
April 0.3694 0.3542 0.3611
May 0.3750 0.3618 0.3675
June 0.3756 0.3660 0.3711
July 0.3801 0.3661 0.3725
August 0.3878 0.3760 0.3837
September 0.3961 0.3773 0.3865
October 0.3994 0.3881 0.3925
November 0.4167 0.3998 0.4055
December 0.4199 0.4113 0.4152