2016 ZAR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3300 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.2581 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2827 MYR

2016 ZAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.2581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0719 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2662 to the December average rate of 0.3216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3300 was up 2.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,499 MYR

2015 Average 15,296 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 12,906 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,593.84 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3274

0.2585

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2661, compared to 0.2992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0258 MYR (High: 0.3058 / Low: 0.2801). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 MYR (High: 0.2697 / Low: 0.2598).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3216) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2845), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0371 (+13.04%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3216

2015 Avg (December) 0.2845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2797	0.2581	0.2662
February	0.2760	0.2589	0.2645
March	0.2697	0.2598	0.2645
April	0.2751	0.2581	0.2670
May	0.2757	0.2583	0.2642
June	0.2765	0.2652	0.2704
July	0.2905	0.2719	0.2790
August	0.3001	0.2783	0.2925
September	0.3058	0.2801	0.2919
October	0.3097	0.2936	0.2997
November	0.3227	0.3024	0.3108
December	0.3300	0.3167	0.3216