YEARLY HIGH
0.0252 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0217 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 MYR

2016 DJF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0244 to the December average rate of 0.0250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0252 was up 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126 MYR
2015 Average 110 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 109 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.26 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0253
0.0216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0231, compared to 0.0236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0016 MYR (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0235). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0221 / Low: 0.0217).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0250) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+3.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0250
2015 Avg (December) 0.0241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0249 0.0233 0.0244
February 0.0237 0.0232 0.0235
March 0.0234 0.0219 0.0229
April 0.0221 0.0217 0.0219
May 0.0232 0.0220 0.0228
June 0.0233 0.0225 0.0229
July 0.0230 0.0222 0.0226
August 0.0230 0.0225 0.0227
September 0.0233 0.0229 0.0232
October 0.0237 0.0232 0.0235
November 0.0251 0.0235 0.0244
December 0.0252 0.0248 0.0250