2016 MYR to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2589 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.2229 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2417 USD

2016 MYR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.2589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2309 to the December average rate of 0.2243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2589 was down 8.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2844, 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 5,177 USD

2015 Average 5,153 USD

Yearly Trough Low 4,458 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 719.19 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2596

0.2210

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MYR to USD 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 0.2443, compared to 0.2392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2443

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0165 USD (High: 0.2569 / Low: 0.2404). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 USD (High: 0.2263 / Low: 0.2229).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2564) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2755), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0191 (-6.94%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2564

2015 Avg (April) 0.2755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2413	0.2263	0.2309
February	0.2421	0.2371	0.2393
March	0.2569	0.2404	0.2462
April	0.2589	0.2543	0.2564
May	0.2554	0.2428	0.2474
June	0.2509	0.2410	0.2453
July	0.2535	0.2453	0.2490
August	0.2507	0.2453	0.2484
September	0.2465	0.2417	0.2434
October	0.2430	0.2372	0.2396
November	0.2389	0.2238	0.2303
December	0.2263	0.2229	0.2243