YEARLY HIGH
3400.8464 IDR
YEARLY LOW
2989.3554 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3214.8426 IDR

2016 MYR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 3400.8464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 2989.3554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 411.4910 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3202.6125 to the December average rate of 3008.1715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3400.8464 was down 7.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 3671.3292, 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 68,016,928 IDR
2015 Average 68,818,637 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 59,787,107 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,229,820.48 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3414.2970
2971.2510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to IDR 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 3275.8637, compared to 3153.8215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 122.0421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3275.8637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3153.8215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 228.8025 IDR (High: 3397.9979 / Low: 3169.1954). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.0615 IDR (High: 3400.8464 / Low: 3352.7849).

March Spread (Volatile) ±228.8025
April Spread (Stable) ±48.0615

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 74.3121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -74.3121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 3377.3765) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3566.3032), the exchange rate shifted by -188.9267 (-5.30%).

2016 Avg (April) 3377.3765
2015 Avg (April) 3566.3032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3324.7141 3147.3548 3202.6125
February 3309.3376 3179.4065 3235.5167
March 3397.9979 3169.1954 3241.6566
April 3400.8464 3352.7849 3377.3765
May 3368.8866 3292.9209 3322.0366
June 3317.5614 3254.5035 3275.9831
July 3314.9462 3221.3464 3266.0017
August 3292.9949 3234.7577 3268.2513
September 3250.1294 3139.1835 3193.9392
October 3157.1126 3100.5460 3120.0783
November 3119.3211 3032.6618 3066.4872
December 3038.6226 2989.3554 3008.1715