2016 MYR to TWD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MYR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MYR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 8.3782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 7.1251.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2531 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7202 to the December average rate of 7.1789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.3782 was down 7.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.0327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MYR to TWD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.0006, compared to 7.5927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4079 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.5296 TWD (High: 8.0823 / Low: 7.5527). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0893 TWD (High: 7.2281 / Low: 7.1388).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2485 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 8.2949) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.5479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2529 (-2.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0823 | 7.5527 | 7.7202 |
| February | 8.0477 | 7.8848 | 7.9617 |
| March | 8.2910 | 7.9187 | 8.0385 |
| April | 8.3782 | 8.2387 | 8.2949 |
| May | 8.2369 | 7.9190 | 8.0537 |
| June | 8.0561 | 7.8585 | 7.9348 |
| July | 8.1238 | 7.8743 | 7.9914 |
| August | 7.8893 | 7.7753 | 7.8406 |
| September | 7.7692 | 7.5852 | 7.6669 |
| October | 7.6130 | 7.5232 | 7.5635 |
| November | 7.5398 | 7.1251 | 7.3151 |
| December | 7.2281 | 7.1388 | 7.1789 |