YEARLY HIGH
314.0618 MMK
YEARLY LOW
285.9859 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
298.1734 MMK

2016 MYR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 314.0618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 285.9859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0759 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.0771 to the December average rate of 302.7072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 314.0618 was up 1.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 308.1263, 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 6,281,236 MMK
2015 Average 5,691,877 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 5,719,717 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 561,518.52 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

306.5233
288.7154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MMK 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 297.0985, compared to 299.2483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 297.0985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 299.2483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 21.0628 MMK (High: 314.0618 / Low: 292.9990). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3606 MMK (High: 300.6830 / Low: 292.3225).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.0628
August Spread (Stable) ±8.3606

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 13.1095 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.1095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 300.0771) against the same month in 2015 (average: 287.6996), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3775 (+4.30%).

2016 Avg (January) 300.0771
2015 Avg (January) 287.6996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 314.0618 292.9990 300.0771
February 311.8755 292.7336 298.3461
March 309.9699 292.5021 299.4553
April 312.0624 297.0566 303.3089
May 298.3647 286.3886 290.1994
June 298.7417 285.9859 291.2045
July 299.1903 289.3304 293.4868
August 300.6830 292.3225 296.3533
September 304.7121 294.4515 299.1090
October 309.5171 298.2448 305.0393
November 307.6855 293.9832 298.7940
December 309.6200 294.5248 302.7072