YEARLY HIGH
0.4498 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3997 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4225 MYR

2016 MAD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.4498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.3997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0501 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4373 to the December average rate of 0.4409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4498 was down 2.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,249 MYR
2015 Average 2,002 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,998 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.66 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4446
0.4002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.4204, compared to 0.4246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0329 MYR (High: 0.4498 / Low: 0.4169). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 MYR (High: 0.4457 / Low: 0.4377).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0329
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

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 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4373) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0553 (+14.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4373
2015 Avg (January) 0.3820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4498 0.4169 0.4373
February 0.4311 0.4200 0.4274
March 0.4239 0.4037 0.4163
April 0.4081 0.3997 0.4039
May 0.4218 0.4078 0.4178
June 0.4258 0.4092 0.4199
July 0.4142 0.4026 0.4096
August 0.4181 0.4089 0.4138
September 0.4262 0.4176 0.4227
October 0.4282 0.4194 0.4250
November 0.4438 0.4259 0.4358
December 0.4457 0.4377 0.4409