YEARLY HIGH
233.0104 KPW
YEARLY LOW
200.6034 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
217.5484 KPW

2016 MYR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 233.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 200.6034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.4071 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.8360 to the December average rate of 201.8415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 233.0104 was down 8.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 256.0004, 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 4,660,209 KPW
2015 Average 4,637,352 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,012,068 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 648,141.23 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

233.6787
198.9472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to KPW 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 219.8487, compared to 215.2480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 219.8487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.2480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 14.7907 KPW (High: 231.1635 / Low: 216.3728). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0100 KPW (High: 203.6134 / Low: 200.6034).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.7907
December Spread (Stable) ±3.0100

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 8.3517 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 230.7844) against the same month in 2015 (average: 247.9796), the exchange rate shifted by -17.1952 (-6.93%).

2016 Avg (April) 230.7844
2015 Avg (April) 247.9796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 217.2110 203.6997 207.8360
February 217.9081 213.4343 215.4097
March 231.1635 216.3728 221.5851
April 233.0104 228.8554 230.7844
May 229.8474 218.4908 222.6955
June 225.7572 216.9134 220.7814
July 228.2033 220.7788 224.1110
August 225.5852 220.7901 223.5613
September 221.8165 217.5104 219.0481
October 218.7435 213.4898 215.6391
November 215.0179 201.4313 207.2873
December 203.6134 200.6034 201.8415