YEARLY HIGH
0.0522 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0421 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0464 MYR

2016 LRD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0506 to the December average rate of 0.0485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0522 was up 0.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 261 MYR
2015 Average 227 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 211 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.37 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0513
0.0432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0470, compared to 0.0459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0038 MYR (High: 0.0465 / Low: 0.0427). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MYR (High: 0.0499 / Low: 0.0487).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0506) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+29.51%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0506
2015 Avg (January) 0.0391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0522 0.0488 0.0506
February 0.0499 0.0487 0.0494
March 0.0491 0.0460 0.0480
April 0.0465 0.0427 0.0444
May 0.0455 0.0433 0.0447
June 0.0458 0.0440 0.0451
July 0.0452 0.0437 0.0445
August 0.0449 0.0421 0.0439
September 0.0453 0.0441 0.0449
October 0.0465 0.0450 0.0456
November 0.0492 0.0459 0.0477
December 0.0492 0.0479 0.0485