2016 WST to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7696 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.5340 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6291 MYR

2016 WST to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.7696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 1.5340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2356 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6701 to the December average rate of 1.7561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7696 was up 3.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,848 MYR

2015 Average 7,722 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 7,670 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,177.94 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7767

1.5297

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WST 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 1.6053, compared to 1.6529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6053

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1489 MYR (High: 1.7380 / Low: 1.5891). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 MYR (High: 1.6620 / Low: 1.6350).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1489

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0510 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7561) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1017 (+6.15%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7561

2015 Avg (December) 1.6544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7380	1.5891	1.6701
February	1.6469	1.5775	1.6190
March	1.6232	1.5523	1.6001
April	1.5621	1.5340	1.5503
May	1.6060	1.5437	1.5843
June	1.6304	1.5540	1.6079
July	1.6000	1.5488	1.5818
August	1.6062	1.5696	1.5856
September	1.6425	1.6013	1.6267
October	1.6620	1.6350	1.6483
November	1.7658	1.6497	1.7188
December	1.7696	1.7324	1.7561