YEARLY HIGH
0.0351 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0320 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0335 MYR

2017 JMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0346 to the December average rate of 0.0326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0351 was down 4.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 175 MYR
2016 Average 166 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 160 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.45 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0348
0.0322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0340, compared to 0.0330 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) 0.0340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0013 MYR (High: 0.0334 / Low: 0.0320). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0347 / Low: 0.0343).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
February 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0346) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0360), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-3.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0346
2016 Avg (January) 0.0360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0351 0.0342 0.0346
February 0.0347 0.0343 0.0345
March 0.0349 0.0341 0.0345
April 0.0345 0.0335 0.0341
May 0.0337 0.0327 0.0334
June 0.0332 0.0328 0.0330
July 0.0340 0.0331 0.0335
August 0.0338 0.0332 0.0335
September 0.0334 0.0320 0.0324
October 0.0334 0.0322 0.0330
November 0.0335 0.0325 0.0330
December 0.0328 0.0323 0.0326