YEARLY HIGH
0.0030 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0029 MYR

2017 LBP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0030 to the December average rate of 0.0027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0030 was up 0.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15 MYR
2016 Average 14 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 13 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.69 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0030
0.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0029, compared to 0.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0028 / Low: 0.0027). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MYR (High: 0.0028 / Low: 0.0028).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0030) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+3.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0030
2016 Avg (January) 0.0029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
February 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
March 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
April 0.0029 0.0029 0.0029
May 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
June 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
July 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
August 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
September 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
October 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
November 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
December 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027