YEARLY HIGH
3.8743 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.0304 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5545 ZAR

2016 MYR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 3.8743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.0304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8439 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7593 to the December average rate of 3.1094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.8743 was up 5.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.6831, 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 77,486 ZAR
2015 Average 65,435 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 60,608 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,877.80 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.8537
3.0417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to ZAR 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 3.7590, compared to 3.3501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.3010 ZAR (High: 3.5707 / Low: 3.2698). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1268 ZAR (High: 3.1572 / Low: 3.0304).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1648 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 3.7469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.3042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4426 (+13.40%).

2016 Avg (April) 3.7469
2015 Avg (April) 3.3042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8738 3.5756 3.7593
February 3.8628 3.6228 3.7823
March 3.8485 3.7076 3.7809
April 3.8743 3.6347 3.7469
May 3.8718 3.6266 3.7861
June 3.7713 3.6165 3.6986
July 3.6773 3.4424 3.5857
August 3.5927 3.3320 3.4209
September 3.5707 3.2698 3.4285
October 3.4065 3.2284 3.3370
November 3.3068 3.0989 3.2189
December 3.1572 3.0304 3.1094