2017 HKD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5799 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.5197 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5519 MYR

2017 HKD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.5799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.5197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0602 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5749 to the December average rate of 0.5219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5799 was up 0.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,498 MYR

2016 Average 13,345 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 12,992 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,505.66 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5802

0.5166

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.5647, compared to 0.5390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5647

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0193 MYR (High: 0.5429 / Low: 0.5236). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 MYR (High: 0.5505 / Low: 0.5478).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5749) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+3.24%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5749

2016 Avg (January) 0.5568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5799	0.5709	0.5749
February	0.5744	0.5702	0.5725
March	0.5747	0.5680	0.5716
April	0.5711	0.5581	0.5665
May	0.5584	0.5477	0.5544
June	0.5509	0.5460	0.5486
July	0.5505	0.5478	0.5494
August	0.5493	0.5454	0.5477
September	0.5458	0.5359	0.5392
October	0.5435	0.5399	0.5418
November	0.5429	0.5236	0.5341
December	0.5236	0.5197	0.5219