YEARLY HIGH
0.2916 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2119 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2609 MYR

2017 ARS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.2916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0796 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2807 to the December average rate of 0.2302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2916 was down 12.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,458 MYR
2016 Average 1,406 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,060 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 398.18 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2928
0.2245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.2800, compared to 0.2419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0257 MYR (High: 0.2377 / Low: 0.2119). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 MYR (High: 0.2443 / Low: 0.2393).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.2871) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+5.96%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.2871
2016 Avg (April) 0.2710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2829 0.2778 0.2807
February 0.2896 0.2805 0.2853
March 0.2912 0.2828 0.2860
April 0.2916 0.2808 0.2871
May 0.2832 0.2653 0.2750
June 0.2688 0.2583 0.2658
July 0.2608 0.2404 0.2500
August 0.2517 0.2419 0.2459
September 0.2481 0.2395 0.2445
October 0.2443 0.2393 0.2423
November 0.2417 0.2348 0.2384
December 0.2377 0.2119 0.2302