YEARLY HIGH
0.5785 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5033 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5443 TOP

2016 MYR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.5785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.5033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0753 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5210 to the December average rate of 0.5109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5785 was down 0.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5825, 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 11,571 TOP
2015 Average 10,889 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,066 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,505.35 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5776
0.5048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to TOP 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 0.5500, compared to 0.5386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0475 TOP (High: 0.5538 / Low: 0.5063). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 TOP (High: 0.5535 / Low: 0.5433).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.5715) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+2.39%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.5715
2015 Avg (April) 0.5582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5538 0.5063 0.5210
February 0.5622 0.5373 0.5448
March 0.5740 0.5459 0.5547
April 0.5785 0.5640 0.5715
May 0.5700 0.5517 0.5571
June 0.5652 0.5411 0.5506
July 0.5700 0.5568 0.5640
August 0.5664 0.5545 0.5610
September 0.5535 0.5433 0.5474
October 0.5447 0.5266 0.5324
November 0.5409 0.5033 0.5156
December 0.5200 0.5033 0.5109