YEARLY HIGH
0.0126 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0114 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0119 MYR

2017 MRO to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0126 was down 11.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63 MYR
2016 Average 59 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 57 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.99 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0125
0.0114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0122, compared to 0.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 MYR (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0115). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0114).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0124) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0130), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-4.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0124
2016 Avg (January) 0.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
February 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
March 0.0125 0.0122 0.0124
April 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
May 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120
June 0.0120 0.0117 0.0119
July 0.0120 0.0117 0.0119
August 0.0119 0.0116 0.0118
September 0.0117 0.0115 0.0115
October 0.0120 0.0115 0.0117
November 0.0119 0.0115 0.0117
December 0.0115 0.0114 0.0115