YEARLY HIGH
0.9788 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.8521 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9277 ILS

2016 MYR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.9788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.8521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1267 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9117 to the December average rate of 0.8594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9788 was down 12.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1171, 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 19,575 ILS
2015 Average 20,026 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 17,041 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,533.96 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9780
0.8486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to ILS 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 0.9425, compared to 0.9130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0667 ILS (High: 0.9559 / Low: 0.8892). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 ILS (High: 0.8660 / Low: 0.8521).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0667
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.9600) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9970), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0370 (-3.71%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.9600
2015 Avg (July) 0.9970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9559 0.8892 0.9117
February 0.9515 0.9265 0.9345
March 0.9665 0.9349 0.9514
April 0.9760 0.9552 0.9672
May 0.9568 0.9336 0.9434
June 0.9633 0.9285 0.9466
July 0.9788 0.9423 0.9600
August 0.9556 0.9272 0.9429
September 0.9263 0.9077 0.9162
October 0.9257 0.9058 0.9147
November 0.9110 0.8583 0.8846
December 0.8660 0.8521 0.8594