YEARLY HIGH
390.3389 LBP
YEARLY LOW
335.2592 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
364.8552 LBP

2016 MYR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 390.3389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 335.2592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.0797 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 348.7868 to the December average rate of 338.4092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 390.3389 was down 9.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 431.0667, 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 7,806,778 LBP
2015 Average 7,770,279 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 6,705,184 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,101,594.72 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

391.7294
333.5620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LBP 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 368.6916, compared to 361.0188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 368.6916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 361.0188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 24.2017 LBP (High: 365.3985 / Low: 341.1969). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8390 LBP (High: 390.3389 / Low: 383.4999).

January Spread (Volatile) ±24.2017
April Spread (Stable) ±6.8390

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 13.6625 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 386.8821) against the same month in 2015 (average: 415.4139), the exchange rate shifted by -28.5318 (-6.87%).

2016 Avg (April) 386.8821
2015 Avg (April) 415.4139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 365.3985 341.1969 348.7868
February 365.5406 357.8941 361.2126
March 387.2911 363.2308 371.4090
April 390.3389 383.4999 386.8821
May 385.3951 366.6954 373.5680
June 379.3785 363.8540 370.2912
July 383.5231 370.0991 375.9602
August 378.2731 369.9810 374.9551
September 372.0514 364.5693 367.3400
October 365.7471 358.3542 361.5553
November 361.0177 337.7521 347.8928
December 342.2975 335.2592 338.4092