YEARLY HIGH
420.0770 BIF
YEARLY LOW
351.6647 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
390.6221 BIF

2016 MYR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 420.0770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 351.6647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.4124 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 360.6194 to the December average rate of 375.7710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 420.0770 was down 5.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 445.1600, 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 8,401,540 BIF
2015 Average 8,073,327 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,033,293 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,368,247.15 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

418.0930
355.3946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BIF 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 382.7450, compared to 398.4992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.7542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 382.7450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 398.4992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 45.4877 BIF (High: 419.4229 / Low: 373.9352). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0379 BIF (High: 377.3359 / Low: 369.2979).

June Spread (Volatile) ±45.4877
February Spread (Stable) ±8.0379

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 14.2242 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.2242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 412.7806) against the same month in 2015 (average: 423.5787), the exchange rate shifted by -10.7980 (-2.55%).

2016 Avg (July) 412.7806
2015 Avg (July) 423.5787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 379.9667 351.6647 360.6194
February 377.3359 369.2979 373.3551
March 401.7420 374.0130 384.3585
April 403.7803 393.7190 398.4323
May 396.1114 378.6124 385.8287
June 419.4229 373.9352 393.8761
July 420.0770 406.3338 412.7806
August 417.1816 408.2043 412.8681
September 410.7054 402.1639 405.0737
October 405.3142 395.8209 399.3631
November 400.3215 374.2230 385.1389
December 381.6433 371.9821 375.7710