YEARLY HIGH
0.0030 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0026 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0027 MYR

2016 LBP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0029 to the December average rate of 0.0030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0030 was up 1.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15 MYR
2015 Average 13 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 13 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.10 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0030
0.0025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0027, compared to 0.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 MYR (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0027). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MYR (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0026).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0030) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+4.10%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0030
2015 Avg (December) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0029 0.0027 0.0029
February 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
March 0.0028 0.0026 0.0027
April 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
May 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
June 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
July 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
August 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
September 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
October 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
November 0.0030 0.0028 0.0029
December 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030