YEARLY HIGH
3.3719 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.9630 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1265 MYR

2016 CAD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 3.3719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 2.9630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4088 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0537 to the December average rate of 3.3397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.3719 was up 0.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.3570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,859 MYR
2015 Average 15,250 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 14,815 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,044.13 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.3706
2.9996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 3.0803, compared to 3.1727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2025 MYR (High: 3.3275 / Low: 3.1250). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 MYR (High: 3.1575 / Low: 3.1183).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2025
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

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 0.0797 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.3397) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2183 (+6.99%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.3397
2015 Avg (December) 3.1215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1327 2.9630 3.0537
February 3.1094 2.9682 3.0305
March 3.1243 2.9965 3.0733
April 3.1193 2.9786 3.0397
May 3.1494 3.0950 3.1227
June 3.1920 3.0906 3.1620
July 3.1166 3.0430 3.0823
August 3.1220 3.0594 3.0971
September 3.1575 3.1183 3.1384
October 3.2112 3.1130 3.1506
November 3.3275 3.1250 3.2283
December 3.3719 3.2987 3.3397