YEARLY HIGH
1.1068 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.5299 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7195 MYR

2016 SRD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.1068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.5299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5768 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0851 to the December average rate of 0.6055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1068 was down 18.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,534 MYR
2015 Average 5,860 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,650 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,884.21 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1387
0.4945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.8617, compared to 0.5773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0948 MYR (High: 0.7712 / Low: 0.6763). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 MYR (High: 0.6112 / Low: 0.6016).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0948
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2840 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0851) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0851
2015 Avg (January) 1.0847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1068 1.0379 1.0851
February 1.0563 1.0344 1.0467
March 1.0419 0.9793 1.0181
April 0.7712 0.6763 0.7341
May 0.7237 0.6300 0.6954
June 0.6458 0.5690 0.5909
July 0.5766 0.5601 0.5688
August 0.5740 0.5507 0.5603
September 0.5679 0.5299 0.5482
October 0.6113 0.5396 0.5788
November 0.6139 0.5829 0.6024
December 0.6112 0.6016 0.6055