YEARLY HIGH
2.2537 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.0307 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1501 MYR

2017 BBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.2537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2230 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2290 to the December average rate of 2.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2537 was up 0.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,268 MYR
2016 Average 10,357 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 10,154 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,114.80 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2480
2.0197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 2.1949, compared to 2.1052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0733 MYR (High: 2.1180 / Low: 2.0447). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 MYR (High: 2.1495 / Low: 2.1387).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0733
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0458 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.2290) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0630 (+2.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.2290
2016 Avg (January) 2.1660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2537 2.2026 2.2290
February 2.2290 2.2054 2.2217
March 2.2313 2.2060 2.2194
April 2.2182 2.1705 2.2020
May 2.1742 2.1342 2.1586
June 2.1496 2.1290 2.1389
July 2.1495 2.1387 2.1449
August 2.1488 2.1337 2.1419
September 2.1353 2.0947 2.1069
October 2.1208 2.1070 2.1143
November 2.1180 2.0447 2.0845
December 2.0450 2.0307 2.0388