YEARLY HIGH
45.9913 DJF
YEARLY LOW
39.6897 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.9490 DJF

2016 MYR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 45.9913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 39.6897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3016 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.0288 to the December average rate of 40.0253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 45.9913 was down 9.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 50.8343, 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 919,826 DJF
2015 Average 915,245 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 793,794 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,032.31 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

46.1158
39.4716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to DJF 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 43.4003, compared to 42.4977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.4003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.9423 DJF (High: 45.6707 / Low: 42.7285). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6383 DJF (High: 40.3280 / Low: 39.6897).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.9423
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6383

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 1.6162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 45.5621) against the same month in 2015 (average: 48.9028), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3406 (-6.83%).

2016 Avg (April) 45.5621
2015 Avg (April) 48.9028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.8607 40.2086 41.0288
February 43.0211 42.1315 42.5207
March 45.6707 42.7285 43.7442
April 45.9913 45.1801 45.5621
May 45.4061 43.1569 43.9460
June 44.5388 42.8326 43.5998
July 44.9544 43.4984 44.1550
August 44.4790 43.5440 44.0597
September 43.7637 42.8934 43.1829
October 43.1024 42.1505 42.5634
November 42.5614 39.9091 41.0001
December 40.3280 39.6897 40.0253