YEARLY HIGH
150.6323 XAF
YEARLY LOW
135.9488 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.3910 XAF

2016 MYR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 150.6323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 135.9488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6834 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.5507 to the December average rate of 139.7003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 150.6323 was down 11.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 169.7598, 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 3,012,645 XAF
2015 Average 3,047,537 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,718,977 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 293,668.35 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

149.3748
138.6576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to XAF 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 143.6595, compared to 143.1225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 143.6595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.1225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 10.2000 XAF (High: 146.1488 / Low: 135.9488). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2952 XAF (High: 144.7574 / Low: 141.4622).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.2000
September Spread (Stable) ±3.2952

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 4.7174 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 147.8746) against the same month in 2015 (average: 156.8698), the exchange rate shifted by -8.9952 (-5.73%).

2016 Avg (July) 147.8746
2015 Avg (July) 156.8698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.1488 135.9488 139.5507
February 145.0263 139.5930 141.5176
March 148.5158 142.5778 145.1491
April 150.3185 146.6686 148.4817
May 146.3022 142.4598 143.7643
June 147.9292 141.6000 143.4938
July 150.6323 145.8245 147.8746
August 147.9035 144.2446 145.7433
September 144.7574 141.4622 142.6981
October 144.9989 141.1779 142.6590
November 142.0235 138.1748 140.0600
December 140.8676 137.4210 139.7003