YEARLY HIGH
1.1736 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.0217 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0792 MYR

2016 ILS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.1736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 1.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1519 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0974 to the December average rate of 1.1636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1736 was up 3.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,868 MYR
2015 Average 5,026 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 5,108 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 759.60 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1766
1.0210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 1.0615, compared to 1.0969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0785 MYR (High: 1.1246 / Low: 1.0461). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 MYR (High: 1.1736 / Low: 1.1547).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0785
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1636) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0582 (+5.27%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1636
2015 Avg (December) 1.1053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1246 1.0461 1.0974
February 1.0794 1.0510 1.0701
March 1.0696 1.0347 1.0512
April 1.0469 1.0246 1.0339
May 1.0711 1.0451 1.0600
June 1.0770 1.0381 1.0564
July 1.0613 1.0217 1.0419
August 1.0785 1.0465 1.0606
September 1.1017 1.0795 1.0915
October 1.1040 1.0802 1.0933
November 1.1651 1.0977 1.1308
December 1.1736 1.1547 1.1636