YEARLY HIGH
0.0412 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0342 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0382 MYR

2016 JPY to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.0412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0366 to the December average rate of 0.0384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0412 was up 10.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,575 MYR
2015 Average 16,126 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 17,090 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,485.51 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0408
0.0351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0367, compared to 0.0396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0036 MYR (High: 0.0378 / Low: 0.0342). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MYR (High: 0.0375 / Low: 0.0367).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.0403) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+12.32%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.0403
2015 Avg (September) 0.0359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0378 0.0342 0.0366
February 0.0376 0.0344 0.0365
March 0.0366 0.0346 0.0360
April 0.0367 0.0348 0.0356
May 0.0375 0.0367 0.0371
June 0.0403 0.0376 0.0387
July 0.0401 0.0375 0.0387
August 0.0402 0.0392 0.0397
September 0.0412 0.0392 0.0403
October 0.0408 0.0398 0.0403
November 0.0410 0.0391 0.0401
December 0.0393 0.0379 0.0384