YEARLY HIGH
1.6945 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.4860 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6047 CNY

2016 MYR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 1.6945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.4860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2085 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5160 to the December average rate of 1.5531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6945 was down 3.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7621, 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 33,891 CNY
2015 Average 32,286 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 29,720 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,170.34 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6770
1.5013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to CNY 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 1.5962, compared to 1.6131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1010 CNY (High: 1.5871 / Low: 1.4860). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 CNY (High: 1.5628 / Low: 1.5429).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1.6624) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0342 (+2.10%).

2016 Avg (July) 1.6624
2015 Avg (July) 1.6282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5871 1.4860 1.5160
February 1.5907 1.5470 1.5673
March 1.6577 1.5712 1.6012
April 1.6745 1.6441 1.6611
May 1.6535 1.5973 1.6156
June 1.6602 1.5858 1.6159
July 1.6945 1.6385 1.6624
August 1.6624 1.6383 1.6518
September 1.6429 1.6126 1.6242
October 1.6299 1.5975 1.6116
November 1.6197 1.5421 1.5757
December 1.5628 1.5429 1.5531