YEARLY HIGH
0.0027 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0023 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0025 MYR

2017 BIF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0027 to the December average rate of 0.0023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0027 was down 5.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13 MYR
2016 Average 13 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 12 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.97 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0027
0.0023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0026, compared to 0.0024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0026). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MYR (High: 0.0025 / Low: 0.0025).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0027) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-4.32%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0027
2016 Avg (January) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
February 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
March 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
April 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
May 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
June 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
July 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
August 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
September 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
October 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
November 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
December 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023