YEARLY HIGH
4.4975 MYR
YEARLY LOW
4.0614 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3001 MYR

2017 BMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 4.4975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.0614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4361 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4589 to the December average rate of 4.0775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.4975 was up 0.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.4860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,488 MYR
2016 Average 20,717 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 20,307 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,180.59 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.4970
4.0394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 4.3898, compared to 4.2104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1466 MYR (High: 4.2360 / Low: 4.0895). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 MYR (High: 4.2990 / Low: 4.2775).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1466
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

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 0.0916 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.4589) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.3321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1268 (+2.93%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.4589
2016 Avg (January) 4.3321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4975 4.4293 4.4589
February 4.4580 4.4245 4.4423
March 4.4625 4.4120 4.4387
April 4.4365 4.3410 4.4040
May 4.3485 4.2685 4.3171
June 4.2991 4.2580 4.2777
July 4.2990 4.2775 4.2899
August 4.2975 4.2675 4.2837
September 4.2705 4.1895 4.2139
October 4.2415 4.2140 4.2286
November 4.2360 4.0895 4.1691
December 4.0900 4.0614 4.0775