YEARLY HIGH
0.0407 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0359 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0384 MYR

2017 JPY to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0388 to the December average rate of 0.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0407 was down 1.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,345 MYR
2016 Average 19,079 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 17,952 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,393.90 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0404
0.0357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0391, compared to 0.0376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0020 MYR (High: 0.0392 / Low: 0.0372). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MYR (High: 0.0365 / Low: 0.0359).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0400) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+12.41%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0400
2016 Avg (April) 0.0356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0395 0.0382 0.0388
February 0.0397 0.0389 0.0393
March 0.0400 0.0387 0.0393
April 0.0407 0.0389 0.0400
May 0.0389 0.0380 0.0385
June 0.0390 0.0382 0.0386
July 0.0388 0.0377 0.0382
August 0.0393 0.0386 0.0390
September 0.0392 0.0372 0.0381
October 0.0378 0.0370 0.0374
November 0.0372 0.0363 0.0370
December 0.0365 0.0359 0.0361