YEARLY HIGH
1.5788 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.3803 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4892 SDG

2016 MYR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 1.5788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.3803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1985 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4127 to the December average rate of 1.4564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5788 was down 6.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6844, 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 31,576 SDG
2015 Average 30,951 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 27,607 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,969.40 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5790
1.3976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SDG 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 1.4894, compared to 1.4890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0996 SDG (High: 1.5418 / Low: 1.4422). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 SDG (High: 1.5788 / Low: 1.5536).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0996
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

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 0.0568 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.5639) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6427), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0788 (-4.79%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.5639
2015 Avg (April) 1.6427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4792 1.3803 1.4127
February 1.4775 1.4447 1.4598
March 1.5673 1.4683 1.5007
April 1.5788 1.5536 1.5639
May 1.5551 1.4778 1.5071
June 1.5291 1.4665 1.4925
July 1.5471 1.4916 1.5143
August 1.5229 1.4906 1.5099
September 1.4985 1.4684 1.4816
October 1.5418 1.4422 1.4832
November 1.5448 1.4510 1.4883
December 1.4784 1.4432 1.4564