YEARLY HIGH
3.8759 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.0333 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5545 LSL

2016 MYR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 3.8759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.0333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8426 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7587 to the December average rate of 3.1105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.8759 was up 5.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.6821, 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 77,519 LSL
2015 Average 65,444 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 60,666 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,852.44 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.8535
3.0430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LSL 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 3.7589, compared to 3.3501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2987 LSL (High: 3.8759 / Low: 3.5772). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1306 LSL (High: 3.1639 / Low: 3.0333).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2987
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1636 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.7587) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.2338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5249 (+16.23%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.7587
2015 Avg (January) 3.2338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8759 3.5772 3.7587
February 3.8623 3.6224 3.7813
March 3.8435 3.7090 3.7820
April 3.8743 3.6343 3.7469
May 3.8694 3.6243 3.7860
June 3.7703 3.6179 3.6986
July 3.6611 3.4435 3.5835
August 3.5657 3.3304 3.4199
September 3.5597 3.2738 3.4279
October 3.4066 3.2274 3.3401
November 3.3084 3.1061 3.2188
December 3.1639 3.0333 3.1105