YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0154 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0173 MYR

2016 YER to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0201 to the December average rate of 0.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0206 was down 0.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103 MYR
2015 Average 91 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 77 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.56 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0206
0.0157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0179, compared to 0.0167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0029 MYR (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0154). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0177).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0201) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+21.12%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0201
2015 Avg (January) 0.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0206 0.0193 0.0201
February 0.0196 0.0192 0.0194
March 0.0193 0.0181 0.0189
April 0.0183 0.0154 0.0163
May 0.0165 0.0157 0.0162
June 0.0166 0.0160 0.0163
July 0.0163 0.0158 0.0161
August 0.0163 0.0160 0.0161
September 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164
October 0.0169 0.0165 0.0167
November 0.0179 0.0167 0.0174
December 0.0179 0.0177 0.0178