YEARLY HIGH
0.8665 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.7474 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8154 PEN

2016 MYR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.8665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1191 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7935 to the December average rate of 0.7618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8665 was down 1.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8836, 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 17,331 PEN
2015 Average 16,366 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 14,948 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,382.73 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8554
0.7533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PEN 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 0.8259, compared to 0.8048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0659 PEN (High: 0.8397 / Low: 0.7739). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 PEN (High: 0.8335 / Low: 0.8206).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0659
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0277 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.8469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8588), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0119 (-1.39%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.8469
2015 Avg (April) 0.8588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8397 0.7739 0.7935
February 0.8476 0.8300 0.8389
March 0.8549 0.8114 0.8381
April 0.8665 0.8360 0.8469
May 0.8400 0.8143 0.8241
June 0.8243 0.8048 0.8138
July 0.8329 0.8130 0.8227
August 0.8335 0.8206 0.8278
September 0.8307 0.8128 0.8224
October 0.8222 0.7998 0.8110
November 0.8070 0.7581 0.7833
December 0.7722 0.7474 0.7618