YEARLY HIGH
0.0974 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0843 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0901 MYR

2016 DOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0951 to the December average rate of 0.0959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0974 was down 1.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 487 MYR
2015 Average 434 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 421 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.46 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0970
0.0840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0896, compared to 0.0907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0068 MYR (High: 0.0974 / Low: 0.0906). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MYR (High: 0.0858 / Low: 0.0843).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0951) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+18.26%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0951
2015 Avg (January) 0.0804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0974 0.0906 0.0951
February 0.0929 0.0904 0.0916
March 0.0912 0.0852 0.0889
April 0.0858 0.0843 0.0851
May 0.0897 0.0856 0.0882
June 0.0904 0.0868 0.0888
July 0.0888 0.0857 0.0874
August 0.0884 0.0868 0.0875
September 0.0899 0.0879 0.0891
October 0.0912 0.0891 0.0904
November 0.0963 0.0905 0.0937
December 0.0967 0.0946 0.0959