YEARLY HIGH
6.1192 MYR
YEARLY LOW
5.4386 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7570 MYR

2016 XDR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 6.1192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 5.4386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6807 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9871 to the December average rate of 6.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.1192 was down 2.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.2481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,596 MYR
2015 Average 27,312 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 27,193 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,403.30 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.0556
5.4428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.7364, compared to 5.7775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4076 MYR (High: 6.1192 / Low: 5.7116). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0695 MYR (High: 6.0397 / Low: 5.9702).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4076
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0695

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 0.1775 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.9871) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.0894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8976 (+17.64%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.9871
2015 Avg (January) 5.0894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1192 5.7116 5.9871
February 5.8806 5.7359 5.8266
March 5.7756 5.4836 5.6714
April 5.5544 5.4386 5.4939
May 5.7739 5.5559 5.7005
June 5.8245 5.6022 5.7392
July 5.6431 5.4873 5.5875
August 5.6843 5.5674 5.6275
September 5.7917 5.6788 5.7486
October 5.8058 5.7065 5.7633
November 6.0480 5.7703 5.9338
December 6.0397 5.9702 6.0045