YEARLY HIGH
1.1062 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.9867 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0504 MYR

2016 PLN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.1062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.9867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1195 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0695 to the December average rate of 1.0597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1062 was down 6.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,124 MYR
2015 Average 20,697 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 19,733 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,390.34 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0754
1.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.0474, compared to 1.0535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0916 MYR (High: 1.1062 / Low: 1.0146). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 MYR (High: 1.0467 / Low: 1.0256).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0916
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0311 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0695) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0959 (+9.84%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0695
2015 Avg (January) 0.9737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1062 1.0146 1.0695
February 1.0708 1.0272 1.0557
March 1.0738 1.0356 1.0548
April 1.0485 1.0005 1.0259
May 1.0467 1.0256 1.0360
June 1.0640 1.0108 1.0425
July 1.0355 0.9867 1.0114
August 1.0582 1.0320 1.0485
September 1.0816 1.0437 1.0656
October 1.0863 1.0484 1.0692
November 1.0816 1.0476 1.0664
December 1.0741 1.0490 1.0597