YEARLY HIGH
0.1119 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0907 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0988 MYR

2016 GMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1097 to the December average rate of 0.1042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1119 was down 1.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 560 MYR
2015 Average 476 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 453 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.22 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1115
0.0896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0995, compared to 0.0981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0150 MYR (High: 0.1061 / Low: 0.0911). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MYR (High: 0.0922 / Low: 0.0907).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1097) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0833), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0264 (+31.67%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1097
2015 Avg (January) 0.0833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1119 0.1047 0.1097
February 0.1075 0.1044 0.1059
March 0.1061 0.0911 0.1002
April 0.0922 0.0907 0.0914
May 0.0967 0.0916 0.0945
June 0.0973 0.0930 0.0955
July 0.0953 0.0923 0.0941
August 0.0957 0.0931 0.0944
September 0.0973 0.0950 0.0964
October 0.0988 0.0964 0.0978
November 0.1049 0.0978 0.1017
December 0.1051 0.1029 0.1042