YEARLY HIGH
0.3414 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.2993 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3251 AUD

2016 MYR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.3414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.2993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0421 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3290 to the December average rate of 0.3058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3414 was down 5.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,828 AUD
2015 Average 6,842 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 5,985 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 842.91 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3419
0.3025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to AUD 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 0.3328, compared to 0.3173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0222 AUD (High: 0.3410 / Low: 0.3188). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 AUD (High: 0.3298 / Low: 0.3235).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3387) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3526), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-3.96%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3387
2015 Avg (May) 0.3526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3410 0.3188 0.3290
February 0.3410 0.3281 0.3357
March 0.3351 0.3220 0.3278
April 0.3388 0.3295 0.3348
May 0.3414 0.3330 0.3387
June 0.3352 0.3267 0.3312
July 0.3347 0.3256 0.3305
August 0.3298 0.3235 0.3259
September 0.3247 0.3154 0.3209
October 0.3181 0.3102 0.3146
November 0.3121 0.2993 0.3062
December 0.3117 0.3008 0.3058