2017 GMD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1051 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.0852 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0940 MYR

2017 GMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1024 to the December average rate of 0.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1051 was down 6.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 525 MYR

2016 Average 494 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 426 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.23 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1041

0.0841

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0977, compared to 0.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0977

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0036 MYR (High: 0.1051 / Low: 0.1015). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0934 / Low: 0.0929).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1024) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1097), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-6.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1024

2016 Avg (January) 0.1097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1051	0.1015	0.1024
February	0.1015	0.0995	0.1006
March	0.1000	0.0976	0.0992
April	0.0984	0.0958	0.0974
May	0.0954	0.0926	0.0936
June	0.0935	0.0922	0.0930
July	0.0934	0.0929	0.0932
August	0.0948	0.0926	0.0933
September	0.0927	0.0909	0.0915
October	0.0920	0.0887	0.0898
November	0.0895	0.0862	0.0880
December	0.0863	0.0852	0.0858