YEARLY HIGH
2.0679 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.7341 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9126 SBD

2016 MYR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 2.0679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.7341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3339 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8804 to the December average rate of 1.7698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0679 was down 6.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2014, 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 41,359 SBD
2015 Average 40,449 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 34,682 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,677.10 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0600
1.7434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SBD 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 1.9442, compared to 1.8811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1288 SBD (High: 1.9623 / Low: 1.8335). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0352 SBD (High: 1.9586 / Low: 1.9235).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1288
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0352

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 0.1040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.0336) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1387), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1051 (-4.92%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.0336
2015 Avg (April) 2.1387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9623 1.8335 1.8804
February 1.9677 1.9288 1.9445
March 2.0354 1.9226 1.9625
April 2.0679 1.9925 2.0336
May 1.9915 1.8934 1.9296
June 1.9813 1.8798 1.9146
July 1.9955 1.9390 1.9649
August 1.9586 1.9235 1.9437
September 1.9328 1.8914 1.9078
October 1.8971 1.8588 1.8788
November 1.8813 1.7851 1.8214
December 1.8025 1.7341 1.7698