YEARLY HIGH
0.0074 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0066 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 MYR

2016 XAF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0072 to the December average rate of 0.0072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0074 was down 3.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37 MYR
2015 Average 33 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 33 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.59 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0072
0.0067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0070, compared to 0.0070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 MYR (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0068). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MYR (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0069).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 June and July, 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 (January 2016: 0.0072) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+13.10%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0072
2015 Avg (January) 0.0063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0074 0.0068 0.0072
February 0.0072 0.0069 0.0071
March 0.0070 0.0067 0.0069
April 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
May 0.0070 0.0068 0.0070
June 0.0071 0.0068 0.0070
July 0.0069 0.0066 0.0068
August 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
September 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
October 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
November 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
December 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072