YEARLY HIGH
3.1744 MYR
YEARLY LOW
3.0115 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1142 MYR

2017 BND to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 3.1744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 3.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1629 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1196 to the December average rate of 3.0291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.1744 was up 1.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.1336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,872 MYR
2016 Average 15,001 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 15,057 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 814.53 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.1717
3.0161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 3.1261, compared to 3.1022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0796 MYR (High: 3.1151 / Low: 3.0355). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 MYR (High: 3.1712 / Low: 3.1399).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0796
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0518 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 3.1421) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.9754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1666 (+5.60%).

2017 Avg (February) 3.1421
2016 Avg (February) 2.9754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1468 3.0947 3.1196
February 3.1744 3.1244 3.1421
March 3.1712 3.1399 3.1588
April 3.1686 3.0986 3.1479
May 3.1226 3.0793 3.0961
June 3.1188 3.0753 3.0923
July 3.1586 3.1027 3.1294
August 3.1709 3.1285 3.1484
September 3.1485 3.1036 3.1228
October 3.1259 3.0907 3.1079
November 3.1151 3.0355 3.0759
December 3.0477 3.0115 3.0291