YEARLY HIGH
1.9413 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.6000 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7551 MYR

2016 GEL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.9413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.6000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3413 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7787 to the December average rate of 1.6816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9413 was down 7.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,706 MYR
2015 Average 8,912 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 8,000 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,706.28 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8792
1.6637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1.7695, compared to 1.7407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2341 MYR (High: 1.9413 / Low: 1.7072). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 MYR (High: 1.7931 / Low: 1.7622).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2341
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1453 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.8613) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6574), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2039 (+12.30%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.8613
2015 Avg (June) 1.6574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8285 1.6799 1.7787
February 1.7049 1.6578 1.6831
March 1.7708 1.6520 1.7115
April 1.7583 1.6914 1.7286
May 1.9247 1.7588 1.8538
June 1.9413 1.7072 1.8613
July 1.7375 1.6809 1.7159
August 1.7750 1.7049 1.7374
September 1.7931 1.7622 1.7791
October 1.7884 1.7489 1.7727
November 1.7816 1.7084 1.7574
December 1.7433 1.6000 1.6816