YEARLY HIGH
5.0866 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.4301 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8052 MDL

2016 MYR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 5.0866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 4.4301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6565 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6941 to the December average rate of 4.5128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.0866 was down 3.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.2870, 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 101,731 MDL
2015 Average 96,349 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 88,602 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,129.25 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.0889
4.4604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MDL 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 4.8582, compared to 4.7521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4113 MDL (High: 4.9415 / Low: 4.5302). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0982 MDL (High: 4.8647 / Low: 4.7666).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4113
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0982

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 0.1395 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 5.0365) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.9576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0789 (+1.59%).

2016 Avg (April) 5.0365
2015 Avg (April) 4.9576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9415 4.5302 4.6941
February 4.9030 4.7403 4.8043
March 5.0189 4.7606 4.8657
April 5.0866 4.9855 5.0365
May 5.0539 4.8356 4.8994
June 4.9524 4.7889 4.8494
July 5.0238 4.8453 4.9232
August 4.9381 4.8366 4.8976
September 4.8647 4.7666 4.8035
October 4.8091 4.6945 4.7576
November 4.7760 4.5257 4.6181
December 4.5662 4.4301 4.5128