YEARLY HIGH
0.7831 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.7026 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7456 LTL

2016 MYR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.7831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.7026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0805 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7183 to the December average rate of 0.7349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7831 was down 7.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8435, 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 15,662 LTL
2015 Average 15,557 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 14,052 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,609.88 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7812
0.7126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LTL 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 0.7463, compared to 0.7448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0499 LTL (High: 0.7525 / Low: 0.7026). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 LTL (High: 0.7831 / Low: 0.7679).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0499
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

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 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.7755) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0329 (-4.07%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.7755
2015 Avg (April) 0.8084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7525 0.7026 0.7183
February 0.7488 0.7240 0.7343
March 0.7766 0.7425 0.7544
April 0.7831 0.7679 0.7755
May 0.7693 0.7398 0.7493
June 0.7719 0.7335 0.7464
July 0.7811 0.7593 0.7680
August 0.7700 0.7465 0.7586
September 0.7488 0.7330 0.7403
October 0.7479 0.7289 0.7374
November 0.7385 0.7122 0.7295
December 0.7404 0.7247 0.7349