YEARLY HIGH
296.6592 KRW
YEARLY LOW
262.0292 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.4656 KRW

2016 MYR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 296.6592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 262.0292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.6300 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.3342 to the December average rate of 265.6023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 296.6592 was down 5.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 313.4426, 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 5,933,183 KRW
2015 Average 5,818,811 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,240,583 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 692,599.79 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

297.0651
262.7420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to KRW 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 288.6387, compared to 272.2924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.3464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 288.6387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 272.2924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 19.0987 KRW (High: 290.6922 / Low: 271.5935). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0535 KRW (High: 288.7155 / Low: 285.6620).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.0987
June Spread (Stable) ±3.0535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.0374 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 291.4421) against the same month in 2015 (average: 302.3774), the exchange rate shifted by -10.9352 (-3.62%).

2016 Avg (March) 291.4421
2015 Avg (March) 302.3774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 290.6922 271.5935 277.3342
February 295.3383 287.3654 291.5173
March 296.6592 286.9085 291.4421
April 296.5650 290.8663 294.2048
May 292.4911 288.2935 290.6473
June 288.7155 285.6620 286.6867
July 289.1185 276.0637 284.0988
August 278.4703 273.8263 276.0614
September 273.9520 265.8215 270.1250
October 272.9585 266.2852 269.8339
November 273.7045 262.0292 268.0329
December 270.3015 262.0900 265.6023