2017 BAM to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6135 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.3888 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4807 MYR

2017 BAM to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 2.6135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 2.3888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2247 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4229 to the December average rate of 2.4687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6135 was up 5.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,068 MYR

2016 Average 11,713 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 11,944 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,123.67 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6048

2.3933

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.4290, compared to 2.5324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4290

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0786 MYR (High: 2.5720 / Low: 2.4933). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 MYR (High: 2.6135 / Low: 2.5743).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0786

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0397 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.5872) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2821 (+12.24%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.5872

2016 Avg (August) 2.3051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4439	2.3902	2.4229
February	2.4453	2.3975	2.4187
March	2.4508	2.3888	2.4260
April	2.4443	2.3901	2.4109
May	2.4769	2.4041	2.4406
June	2.5119	2.4383	2.4548
July	2.5720	2.4933	2.5280
August	2.6135	2.5743	2.5872
September	2.5981	2.5349	2.5674
October	2.5576	2.5150	2.5415
November	2.5241	2.4723	2.5017
December	2.4928	2.4484	2.4687