YEARLY HIGH
0.0773 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0620 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0658 MYR

2016 HTG to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0747 to the December average rate of 0.0670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0773 was down 8.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 387 MYR
2015 Average 384 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 310 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.52 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0759
0.0616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0670, compared to 0.0646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0079 MYR (High: 0.0773 / Low: 0.0694). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MYR (High: 0.0634 / Low: 0.0620).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0747) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0768), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-2.76%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0747
2015 Avg (January) 0.0768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0773 0.0694 0.0747
February 0.0706 0.0683 0.0692
March 0.0677 0.0626 0.0657
April 0.0634 0.0620 0.0627
May 0.0659 0.0631 0.0649
June 0.0664 0.0633 0.0650
July 0.0642 0.0621 0.0635
August 0.0637 0.0622 0.0628
September 0.0640 0.0626 0.0633
October 0.0651 0.0632 0.0643
November 0.0687 0.0648 0.0670
December 0.0681 0.0661 0.0670