YEARLY HIGH
0.0415 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0363 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0385 MYR

2016 NPR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.0363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0403 to the December average rate of 0.0411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0415 was down 1.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207 MYR
2015 Average 190 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 182 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.93 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0415
0.0362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0381, compared to 0.0390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0034 MYR (High: 0.0415 / Low: 0.0380). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MYR (High: 0.0369 / Low: 0.0363).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0403) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+12.22%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0403
2015 Avg (January) 0.0359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0415 0.0380 0.0403
February 0.0387 0.0379 0.0383
March 0.0385 0.0367 0.0379
April 0.0369 0.0363 0.0367
May 0.0383 0.0368 0.0378
June 0.0385 0.0369 0.0379
July 0.0379 0.0367 0.0374
August 0.0381 0.0373 0.0376
September 0.0388 0.0381 0.0385
October 0.0394 0.0387 0.0391
November 0.0408 0.0392 0.0402
December 0.0413 0.0407 0.0411