2017 LSL to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3548 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.2889 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3234 MYR

2017 LSL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.3548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.2889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0659 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3294 to the December average rate of 0.3106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3548 was up 7.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,774 MYR

2016 Average 1,414 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 1,445 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.47 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3489

0.2907

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3325, compared to 0.3144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0335 MYR (High: 0.3306 / Low: 0.2971). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 MYR (High: 0.3348 / Low: 0.3263).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3440) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0796 (+30.10%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3440

2016 Avg (March) 0.2644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3348	0.3263	0.3294
February	0.3438	0.3297	0.3363
March	0.3548	0.3299	0.3440
April	0.3402	0.3180	0.3271
May	0.3323	0.3182	0.3259
June	0.3358	0.3269	0.3321
July	0.3348	0.3189	0.3271
August	0.3292	0.3173	0.3236
September	0.3297	0.3108	0.3205
October	0.3162	0.2986	0.3088
November	0.3029	0.2889	0.2955
December	0.3306	0.2971	0.3106