YEARLY HIGH
151.2126 XOF
YEARLY LOW
136.5970 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.8464 XOF

2016 MYR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 151.2126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 136.5970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6156 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.2054 to the December average rate of 139.5682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 151.2126 was down 10.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 169.6471, 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 3,024,253 XOF
2015 Average 3,047,537 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,731,941 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292,312.04 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

150.2942
138.5932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to XOF 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 144.3607, compared to 143.3321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.3607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.3321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 10.6228 XOF (High: 147.2198 / Low: 136.5970). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0213 XOF (High: 140.6424 / Low: 137.6212).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.6228
December Spread (Stable) ±3.0213

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 4.7988 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 149.3191) against the same month in 2015 (average: 167.3390), the exchange rate shifted by -18.0199 (-10.77%).

2016 Avg (April) 149.3191
2015 Avg (April) 167.3390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 147.2198 136.5970 140.2054
February 145.6517 140.7415 142.3897
March 149.4511 143.1470 145.8777
April 151.2126 147.9697 149.3191
May 147.3548 142.7999 144.5203
June 148.1268 141.6978 143.8521
July 150.7034 145.8444 148.1716
August 148.3189 144.2092 146.0998
September 144.6813 141.5522 142.9286
October 145.1073 141.2874 142.9475
November 142.3744 138.2713 140.2766
December 140.6424 137.6212 139.5682