2017 BWP to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4374 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.3922 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4157 MYR

2017 BWP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.4374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.3922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0451 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4212 to the December average rate of 0.4016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4374 was up 4.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,187 MYR

2016 Average 1,903 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 1,961 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.71 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4328

0.3931

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.4216, compared to 0.4098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4216

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0212 MYR (High: 0.4138 / Low: 0.3927). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 MYR (High: 0.4245 / Low: 0.4185).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.4295) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0650 (+17.84%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.4295

2016 Avg (March) 0.3645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4245	0.4185	0.4212
February	0.4289	0.4212	0.4250
March	0.4374	0.4205	0.4295
April	0.4275	0.4148	0.4187
May	0.4210	0.4111	0.4162
June	0.4222	0.4153	0.4190
July	0.4259	0.4132	0.4191
August	0.4235	0.4165	0.4195
September	0.4228	0.4066	0.4146
October	0.4119	0.4002	0.4073
November	0.4033	0.3922	0.3964
December	0.4138	0.3927	0.4016