YEARLY HIGH
0.0430 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0369 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0396 MYR

2016 PKR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0413 to the December average rate of 0.0426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0430 was up 0.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,480 MYR
2015 Average 18,985 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 18,439 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,040.80 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0431
0.0367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0391, compared to 0.0400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0028 MYR (High: 0.0422 / Low: 0.0394). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MYR (High: 0.0376 / Low: 0.0369).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0426) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0409), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+4.14%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0426
2015 Avg (December) 0.0409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0422 0.0394 0.0413
February 0.0404 0.0395 0.0399
March 0.0397 0.0372 0.0388
April 0.0376 0.0369 0.0372
May 0.0393 0.0374 0.0386
June 0.0396 0.0380 0.0390
July 0.0389 0.0376 0.0383
August 0.0389 0.0381 0.0385
September 0.0396 0.0388 0.0393
October 0.0402 0.0394 0.0399
November 0.0426 0.0399 0.0414
December 0.0430 0.0421 0.0426