YEARLY HIGH
1.2308 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.1492 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1954 MYR

2017 ILS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 1.2308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1.1492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0816 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1685 to the December average rate of 1.1650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2308 was up 4.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,154 MYR
2016 Average 5,396 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 5,746 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.15 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2199
1.1600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 1.1996, compared to 1.1912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0436 MYR (High: 1.2176 / Low: 1.1740). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 MYR (High: 1.1760 / Low: 1.1628).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 1.2117) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1553 (+14.70%).

2017 Avg (June) 1.2117
2016 Avg (June) 1.0564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1760 1.1628 1.1685
February 1.2176 1.1740 1.1932
March 1.2255 1.2028 1.2149
April 1.2189 1.1951 1.2072
May 1.2131 1.1932 1.2024
June 1.2308 1.2036 1.2117
July 1.2308 1.1971 1.2091
August 1.2038 1.1771 1.1898
September 1.2016 1.1848 1.1935
October 1.2138 1.1942 1.2044
November 1.2074 1.1677 1.1852
December 1.1748 1.1492 1.1650