YEARLY HIGH
11.0293 GMD
YEARLY LOW
8.9357 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1514 GMD

2016 MYR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 11.0293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 8.9357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0936 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1218 to the December average rate of 9.6017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.0293 was down 9.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.2402, 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 220,586 GMD
2015 Average 212,890 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 178,714 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,872.17 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.1210
8.9400
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GMD 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 10.0934, compared to 10.2094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.5571 GMD (High: 10.9805 / Low: 9.4234). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1779 GMD (High: 11.0293 / Low: 10.8514).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5571
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1779

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 0.3868 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 10.9393) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.8563), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9170 (-7.73%).

2016 Avg (April) 10.9393
2015 Avg (April) 11.8563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5548 8.9357 9.1218
February 9.5798 9.2996 9.4465
March 10.9805 9.4234 10.0040
April 11.0293 10.8514 10.9393
May 10.9227 10.3433 10.5791
June 10.7520 10.2751 10.4699
July 10.8304 10.4881 10.6293
August 10.7386 10.4456 10.5963
September 10.5241 10.2762 10.3705
October 10.3691 10.1265 10.2226
November 10.2286 9.5295 9.8358
December 9.7139 9.5185 9.6017