YEARLY HIGH
0.3034 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2637 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2786 MYR

2017 MVR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.3034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.2637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0397 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2901 to the December average rate of 0.2647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3034 was up 3.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,517 MYR
2016 Average 1,357 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,318 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.40 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2927
0.2622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.2838, compared to 0.2734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0272 MYR (High: 0.3034 / Low: 0.2762). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MYR (High: 0.2782 / Low: 0.2765).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2794) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+5.41%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2794
2016 Avg (August) 0.2651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2945 0.2873 0.2901
February 0.2891 0.2853 0.2874
March 0.2874 0.2849 0.2864
April 0.2881 0.2817 0.2852
May 0.2830 0.2736 0.2790
June 0.2778 0.2728 0.2749
July 0.2782 0.2765 0.2771
August 0.3034 0.2762 0.2794
September 0.2764 0.2712 0.2734
October 0.2754 0.2736 0.2745
November 0.2753 0.2671 0.2714
December 0.2656 0.2637 0.2647