YEARLY HIGH
3.6264 SCR
YEARLY LOW
2.9080 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2079 SCR

2016 MYR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 3.6264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.9080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7185 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0219 to the December average rate of 3.0026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.6264 was down 9.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.9879, 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 72,529 SCR
2015 Average 68,709 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 58,160 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,369.06 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.4911
2.9582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SCR 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 3.2426, compared to 3.1732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.4084 SCR (High: 3.4560 / Low: 3.0477). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0857 SCR (High: 3.2850 / Low: 3.1993).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4084
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0857

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 0.1493 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 3.4467) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.7385), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2918 (-7.81%).

2016 Avg (April) 3.4467
2015 Avg (April) 3.7385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3044 2.9080 3.0219
February 3.4560 3.0477 3.2061
March 3.4861 3.1465 3.2720
April 3.6264 3.2706 3.4467
May 3.4788 3.1736 3.2974
June 3.3195 3.1035 3.2113
July 3.3621 3.1843 3.2767
August 3.3529 3.2233 3.2879
September 3.2850 3.1993 3.2250
October 3.2249 3.1181 3.1739
November 3.1953 2.9761 3.0730
December 3.0299 2.9400 3.0026