YEARLY HIGH
0.4642 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.4001 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4335 AWG

2016 MYR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.4642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.4001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0641 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4141 to the December average rate of 0.4028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4642 was down 8.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5092, 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 9,285 AWG
2015 Average 9,235 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 8,002 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,282.58 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4655
0.3971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to AWG 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 0.4380, compared to 0.4289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0296 AWG (High: 0.4607 / Low: 0.4311). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 AWG (High: 0.4058 / Low: 0.4001).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.4598) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0340 (-6.88%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.4598
2015 Avg (April) 0.4938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4328 0.4058 0.4141
February 0.4342 0.4252 0.4292
March 0.4607 0.4311 0.4415
April 0.4642 0.4560 0.4598
May 0.4580 0.4354 0.4435
June 0.4499 0.4323 0.4398
July 0.4547 0.4400 0.4465
August 0.4495 0.4399 0.4454
September 0.4412 0.4326 0.4360
October 0.4356 0.4256 0.4297
November 0.4285 0.4014 0.4131
December 0.4058 0.4001 0.4028