2016 ETB to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2083 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.1792 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1898 MYR

2016 ETB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.1792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2039 to the December average rate of 0.1991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2083 was down 2.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,041 MYR

2015 Average 943 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 896 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.10 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2062

0.1786

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1907, compared to 0.1888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1907

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0146 MYR (High: 0.2083 / Low: 0.1936). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 MYR (High: 0.1826 / Low: 0.1792).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2039) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0272 (+15.42%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2039

2015 Avg (January) 0.1767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2083	0.1936	0.2039
February	0.1980	0.1939	0.1960
March	0.1944	0.1811	0.1900
April	0.1826	0.1792	0.1809
May	0.1892	0.1816	0.1864
June	0.1907	0.1829	0.1869
July	0.1853	0.1800	0.1829
August	0.1849	0.1811	0.1825
September	0.1875	0.1836	0.1859
October	0.1900	0.1855	0.1880
November	0.2003	0.1879	0.1946
December	0.2014	0.1965	0.1991