YEARLY HIGH
11.8673 DOP
YEARLY LOW
10.2715 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1084 DOP

2016 MYR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 11.8673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 10.2715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5958 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5203 to the December average rate of 10.4296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.8673 was down 6.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.6596, 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 237,345 DOP
2015 Average 231,632 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 205,429 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,916.27 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.8833
10.2974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to DOP 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 11.1743, compared to 11.0425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.7726 DOP (High: 11.7360 / Low: 10.9634). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2136 DOP (High: 11.8673 / Low: 11.6537).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7726
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2136

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 0.4066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 11.7512) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.3261), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5749 (-4.66%).

2016 Avg (April) 11.7512
2015 Avg (April) 12.3261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0384 10.2715 10.5203
February 11.0676 10.7695 10.9200
March 11.7360 10.9634 11.2458
April 11.8673 11.6537 11.7512
May 11.6761 11.1525 11.3446
June 11.5254 11.0590 11.2642
July 11.6720 11.2601 11.4419
August 11.5250 11.3068 11.4270
September 11.3708 11.1240 11.2182
October 11.2263 10.9656 11.0629
November 11.0444 10.3798 10.6756
December 10.5683 10.3416 10.4296