YEARLY HIGH
0.6991 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3874 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4760 MYR

2016 VEF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.6991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.3874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3117 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6855 to the December average rate of 0.4464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6991 was down 0.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,496 MYR
2015 Average 3,090 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,937 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,558.66 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7149
0.3616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.5324, compared to 0.4196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0433 MYR (High: 0.6991 / Low: 0.6558). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 MYR (High: 0.4488 / Low: 0.4425).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 0.2513 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6855) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1191 (+21.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6855
2015 Avg (January) 0.5663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6991 0.6558 0.6855
February 0.6676 0.6534 0.6612
March 0.6582 0.6174 0.6424
April 0.3944 0.3874 0.3910
May 0.4131 0.3926 0.4054
June 0.4161 0.3998 0.4088
July 0.4085 0.3953 0.4023
August 0.4086 0.3998 0.4035
September 0.4147 0.4066 0.4118
October 0.4226 0.4125 0.4184
November 0.4476 0.4196 0.4354
December 0.4488 0.4425 0.4464