YEARLY HIGH
4.3829 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.7690 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4014 EGP

2016 MYR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.3829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.7690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6139 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8082 to the December average rate of 4.1280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 128.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.3829 was up 103.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1549, 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 87,657 EGP
2015 Average 39,666 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 35,380 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,277.24 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.3600
1.5762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to EGP 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 2.0673, compared to 2.7356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.1365 EGP (High: 4.2504 / Low: 2.1139). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0393 EGP (High: 1.8956 / Low: 1.8563).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.1365
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0393

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 0.0797 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.1280) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8290), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2990 (+125.69%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.1280
2015 Avg (December) 1.8290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8954 1.7690 1.8082
February 1.8956 1.8563 1.8745
March 2.2805 1.8837 2.0708
April 2.2988 2.2575 2.2765
May 2.2682 2.1536 2.1967
June 2.2284 2.1400 2.1768
July 2.2518 2.1786 2.2108
August 2.2250 2.1719 2.2049
September 2.1851 2.1451 2.1600
October 2.1573 2.1067 2.1265
November 4.2504 2.1139 3.5835
December 4.3829 3.9925 4.1280