YEARLY HIGH
0.0253 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0227 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0241 MYR

2017 DJF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0250 to the December average rate of 0.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0253 was up 0.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127 MYR
2016 Average 117 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 114 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.97 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0252
0.0226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0245, compared to 0.0236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 MYR (High: 0.0237 / Low: 0.0229). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0239).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0250) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+2.33%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0250
2016 Avg (January) 0.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0253 0.0247 0.0250
February 0.0249 0.0247 0.0248
March 0.0249 0.0247 0.0248
April 0.0248 0.0243 0.0246
May 0.0243 0.0239 0.0241
June 0.0240 0.0238 0.0239
July 0.0241 0.0239 0.0240
August 0.0242 0.0238 0.0240
September 0.0239 0.0235 0.0236
October 0.0237 0.0235 0.0236
November 0.0237 0.0229 0.0233
December 0.0229 0.0227 0.0228