YEARLY HIGH
0.7245 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.6334 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6720 MYR

2016 SDG to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.7245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.6334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0911 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7082 to the December average rate of 0.6867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7245 was down 1.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,622 MYR
2015 Average 3,244 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 3,167 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 455.36 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7150
0.6326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.6721, compared to 0.6718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0484 MYR (High: 0.7245 / Low: 0.6760). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 MYR (High: 0.6437 / Low: 0.6334).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7082) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0977 (+16.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7082
2015 Avg (January) 0.6105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7245 0.6760 0.7082
February 0.6922 0.6768 0.6851
March 0.6810 0.6380 0.6665
April 0.6437 0.6334 0.6394
May 0.6767 0.6430 0.6637
June 0.6819 0.6540 0.6701
July 0.6704 0.6464 0.6605
August 0.6709 0.6566 0.6623
September 0.6810 0.6673 0.6750
October 0.6934 0.6486 0.6745
November 0.6892 0.6473 0.6721
December 0.6929 0.6764 0.6867