YEARLY HIGH
1.3380 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.1540 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2277 MYR

2016 PEN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.3380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 1.1540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1840 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2611 to the December average rate of 1.3128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3380 was down 2.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,690 MYR
2015 Average 6,126 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 5,770 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 919.76 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3260
1.1678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.2116, compared to 1.2438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1014 MYR (High: 1.2922 / Low: 1.1909). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 MYR (High: 1.2187 / Low: 1.1998).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1014
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0691 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3128) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0455 (+3.59%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3128
2015 Avg (December) 1.2673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2922 1.1909 1.2611
February 1.2049 1.1798 1.1920
March 1.2324 1.1697 1.1934
April 1.1961 1.1540 1.1810
May 1.2280 1.1905 1.2135
June 1.2426 1.2131 1.2289
July 1.2300 1.2007 1.2155
August 1.2187 1.1998 1.2081
September 1.2304 1.2038 1.2160
October 1.2503 1.2163 1.2331
November 1.3191 1.2392 1.2771
December 1.3380 1.2950 1.3128