YEARLY HIGH
5.5791 ETB
YEARLY LOW
4.8017 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2772 ETB

2016 MYR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 5.5791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 4.8017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7774 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9062 to the December average rate of 5.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.5791 was down 3.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.7851, 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 111,581 ETB
2015 Average 106,490 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 96,033 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,548.08 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.5900
4.8440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to ETB 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 5.2529, compared to 5.3015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3788 ETB (High: 5.5230 / Low: 5.1443). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1029 ETB (High: 5.5791 / Low: 5.4761).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3788
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1029

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1777 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 5.5279) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.6359), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1081 (-1.92%).

2016 Avg (April) 5.5279
2015 Avg (April) 5.6359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1640 4.8017 4.9062
February 5.1570 5.0504 5.1019
March 5.5230 5.1443 5.2659
April 5.5791 5.4761 5.5279
May 5.5075 5.2860 5.3657
June 5.4689 5.2442 5.3496
July 5.5544 5.3979 5.4666
August 5.5227 5.4089 5.4808
September 5.4478 5.3332 5.3801
October 5.3920 5.2633 5.3182
November 5.3208 4.9923 5.1404
December 5.0884 4.9653 5.0228