YEARLY HIGH
0.3439 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2758 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3123 MYR

2016 SCR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.3439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.2758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0681 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3314 to the December average rate of 0.3331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3439 was down 1.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,719 MYR
2015 Average 1,471 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,379 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.64 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3373
0.2861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.3091, compared to 0.3155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0413 MYR (High: 0.3439 / Low: 0.3026). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 MYR (High: 0.3126 / Low: 0.3044).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0413
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

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 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3314) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0743 (+28.91%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3314
2015 Avg (January) 0.2571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3439 0.3026 0.3314
February 0.3281 0.2893 0.3122
March 0.3178 0.2869 0.3057
April 0.3058 0.2758 0.2904
May 0.3151 0.2875 0.3034
June 0.3222 0.3012 0.3115
July 0.3140 0.2974 0.3053
August 0.3102 0.2983 0.3042
September 0.3126 0.3044 0.3101
October 0.3207 0.3101 0.3151
November 0.3360 0.3130 0.3256
December 0.3401 0.3300 0.3331