YEARLY HIGH
0.2457 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2210 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2334 MYR

2017 MDL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.2457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.2210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2223 to the December average rate of 0.2374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2457 was up 8.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,229 MYR
2016 Average 1,042 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,105 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.63 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2449
0.2202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2277, compared to 0.2390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0107 MYR (High: 0.2363 / Low: 0.2255). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 MYR (High: 0.2378 / Low: 0.2355).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.2428) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+15.53%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.2428
2016 Avg (October) 0.2102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2250 0.2210 0.2223
February 0.2242 0.2214 0.2228
March 0.2279 0.2220 0.2255
April 0.2301 0.2253 0.2280
May 0.2363 0.2255 0.2328
June 0.2377 0.2338 0.2350
July 0.2378 0.2355 0.2369
August 0.2413 0.2371 0.2398
September 0.2410 0.2359 0.2385
October 0.2457 0.2390 0.2428
November 0.2435 0.2343 0.2385
December 0.2394 0.2362 0.2374