YEARLY HIGH
0.0080 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0063 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 MYR

2016 SOS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.0063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0070 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0080 was up 11.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40 MYR
2015 Average 29 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 31 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.75 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0079
0.0063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0067, compared to 0.0072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 MYR (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0072). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0069).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0078) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+12.01%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0078
2015 Avg (December) 0.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0072 0.0067 0.0070
February 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
March 0.0068 0.0063 0.0066
April 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
May 0.0070 0.0064 0.0067
June 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
July 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
August 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
September 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070
October 0.0073 0.0070 0.0072
November 0.0080 0.0072 0.0076
December 0.0080 0.0076 0.0078