YEARLY HIGH
0.0974 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0839 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0909 MYR

2017 DOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0959 to the December average rate of 0.0844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0974 was up 0.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 487 MYR
2016 Average 451 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 420 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.37 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0970
0.0832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0934, compared to 0.0884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0033 MYR (High: 0.0883 / Low: 0.0850). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MYR (High: 0.0851 / Low: 0.0839).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0959) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0959
2016 Avg (January) 0.0951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0974 0.0949 0.0959
February 0.0957 0.0940 0.0948
March 0.0954 0.0932 0.0943
April 0.0943 0.0915 0.0933
May 0.0924 0.0900 0.0914
June 0.0913 0.0896 0.0906
July 0.0915 0.0902 0.0908
August 0.0916 0.0896 0.0908
September 0.0903 0.0874 0.0890
October 0.0897 0.0880 0.0887
November 0.0883 0.0850 0.0868
December 0.0851 0.0839 0.0844