YEARLY HIGH
53.3155 GYD
YEARLY LOW
45.9346 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.7682 GYD

2016 MYR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 53.3155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 45.9346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3809 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.6083 to the December average rate of 46.2267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.3155 was down 9.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 58.9686, 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 1,066,309 GYD
2015 Average 1,062,780 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 918,692 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,617.50 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

53.5028
45.5652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GYD 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 50.3566, compared to 49.1798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.3566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.1798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.3397 GYD (High: 53.0437 / Low: 49.7040). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5552 GYD (High: 46.4898 / Low: 45.9346).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3397
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5552

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 1.8890 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 52.8413) against the same month in 2015 (average: 56.7915), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9501 (-6.96%).

2016 Avg (April) 52.8413
2015 Avg (April) 56.7915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.8297 46.5548 47.6083
February 49.9247 48.9439 49.3516
March 53.0437 49.7040 50.7742
April 53.3155 52.4048 52.8413
May 52.5800 50.1690 51.0173
June 51.9190 49.6718 50.5469
July 52.2457 50.4825 51.1569
August 51.5864 50.4469 51.1032
September 50.6204 49.6615 50.0389
October 49.8325 48.7360 49.2212
November 49.1280 45.9724 47.3321
December 46.4898 45.9346 46.2267