YEARLY HIGH
0.5177 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4467 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4835 BBD

2016 MYR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.5177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.4467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0711 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4619 to the December average rate of 0.4492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5177 was down 8.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5689, 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 10,355 BBD
2015 Average 10,305 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 8,934 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,421.35 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5192
0.4428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BBD 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 0.4886, compared to 0.4784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0330 BBD (High: 0.5137 / Low: 0.4808). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 BBD (High: 0.4525 / Low: 0.4467).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.5129) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5511), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0382 (-6.94%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.5129
2015 Avg (April) 0.5511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4826 0.4526 0.4619
February 0.4843 0.4743 0.4787
March 0.5137 0.4808 0.4924
April 0.5177 0.5085 0.5129
May 0.5108 0.4856 0.4949
June 0.5017 0.4821 0.4906
July 0.5071 0.4907 0.4980
August 0.5014 0.4906 0.4968
September 0.4930 0.4834 0.4868
October 0.4860 0.4744 0.4792
November 0.4779 0.4477 0.4607
December 0.4525 0.4467 0.4492