YEARLY HIGH
0.1975 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1553 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1788 GBP

2016 MYR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.1975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0422 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1603 to the December average rate of 0.1798, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1975 was up 5.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1868, 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 3,949 GBP
2015 Average 3,372 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,105 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 843.83 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1974
0.1570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GBP 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 0.1705, compared to 0.1872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0205 GBP (High: 0.1877 / Low: 0.1672). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 GBP (High: 0.1873 / Low: 0.1826).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.1940) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1534), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0407 (+26.51%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.1940
2015 Avg (October) 0.1534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1695 0.1553 0.1603
February 0.1716 0.1640 0.1673
March 0.1788 0.1700 0.1726
April 0.1820 0.1748 0.1793
May 0.1750 0.1660 0.1706
June 0.1877 0.1672 0.1729
July 0.1926 0.1858 0.1893
August 0.1940 0.1853 0.1898
September 0.1873 0.1826 0.1851
October 0.1975 0.1865 0.1940
November 0.1950 0.1789 0.1850
December 0.1826 0.1763 0.1798