YEARLY HIGH
2102.4114 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1788.7413 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1962.6292 LAK

2016 MYR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 2102.4114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1788.7413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 313.6701 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1880.8796 to the December average rate of 1829.8247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2102.4114 was down 9.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 2312.2427, 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 42,048,228 LAK
2015 Average 41,897,254 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 35,774,826 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,273,401.43 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2104.4640
1804.8575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LAK 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 1983.7454, compared to 1941.5131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.2322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1983.7454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1941.5131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 128.7969 LAK (High: 2086.2685 / Low: 1957.4715). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.0669 LAK (High: 1969.5272 / Low: 1930.4603).

March Spread (Volatile) ±128.7969
October Spread (Stable) ±39.0669

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 71.0197 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -71.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2079.4968) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2233.8977), the exchange rate shifted by -154.4009 (-6.91%).

2016 Avg (April) 2079.4968
2015 Avg (April) 2233.8977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1965.2316 1836.9233 1880.8796
February 1971.2295 1922.4778 1944.3652
March 2086.2685 1957.4715 2001.1514
April 2102.4114 2063.0081 2079.4968
May 2083.9450 1974.2792 2008.4771
June 2038.6141 1956.2244 1988.1022
July 2056.1172 1983.3413 2013.8773
August 2026.0201 1982.5008 2009.8357
September 1994.8550 1953.8391 1970.3609
October 1969.5272 1930.4603 1945.5667
November 1947.3608 1827.6093 1879.6135
December 1856.1916 1788.7413 1829.8247