YEARLY HIGH
0.3297 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2581 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2827 MYR

2016 NAD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.2581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0715 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2663 to the December average rate of 0.3215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3297 was up 2.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,648 MYR
2015 Average 1,530 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,291 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 357.75 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3272
0.2585
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to MYR 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 0.2662, compared to 0.2993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0255 MYR (High: 0.3050 / Low: 0.2796). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 MYR (High: 0.2691 / Low: 0.2600).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3215) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2846), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0369 (+12.97%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3215
2015 Avg (December) 0.2846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2790 0.2582 0.2663
February 0.2761 0.2591 0.2646
March 0.2691 0.2600 0.2644
April 0.2751 0.2581 0.2670
May 0.2759 0.2584 0.2642
June 0.2764 0.2652 0.2705
July 0.2895 0.2733 0.2791
August 0.2999 0.2794 0.2927
September 0.3050 0.2796 0.2922
October 0.3094 0.2935 0.2996
November 0.3213 0.3023 0.3106
December 0.3297 0.3161 0.3215