YEARLY HIGH
0.9709 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.7255 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8428 BRL

2016 MYR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.9709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.7255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2454 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9335 to the December average rate of 0.7527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9709 was up 2.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9508, 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 19,417 BRL
2015 Average 17,021 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 14,510 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,907.51 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9700
0.7330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BRL 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 0.9032, compared to 0.7823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0684 BRL (High: 0.9483 / Low: 0.8800). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 BRL (High: 0.8070 / Low: 0.7819).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0684
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.9335) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1967 (+26.69%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.9335
2015 Avg (January) 0.7369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9709 0.9111 0.9335
February 0.9697 0.9325 0.9502
March 0.9483 0.8800 0.9087
April 0.9372 0.8796 0.9108
May 0.8930 0.8594 0.8754
June 0.8686 0.8056 0.8405
July 0.8312 0.8023 0.8154
August 0.8101 0.7817 0.7970
September 0.8070 0.7819 0.7920
October 0.7894 0.7496 0.7653
November 0.7922 0.7588 0.7716
December 0.7892 0.7255 0.7527