YEARLY HIGH
2.6628 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.2699 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5005 MYR

2017 AZN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 2.6628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.2699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3929 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4073 to the December average rate of 2.4026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6628 was down 5.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,314 MYR
2016 Average 12,927 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 11,350 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,964.30 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6336
2.3816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.5166, compared to 2.4844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2462 MYR (High: 2.5161 / Low: 2.2699). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 MYR (High: 2.4176 / Low: 2.3891).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2462
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0285

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2.6126) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0413 (+1.61%).

2017 Avg (April) 2.6126
2016 Avg (April) 2.5713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4963 2.2738 2.4073
February 2.5161 2.2699 2.4352
March 2.6026 2.4948 2.5572
April 2.6628 2.5535 2.6126
May 2.5923 2.5168 2.5621
June 2.5470 2.5135 2.5254
July 2.5497 2.5162 2.5417
August 2.5488 2.5103 2.5295
September 2.5121 2.4644 2.4837
October 2.5130 2.4821 2.4950
November 2.4940 2.4077 2.4542
December 2.4176 2.3891 2.4026