YEARLY HIGH
0.9043 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.8167 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8548 AED

2017 MYR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.9043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.8167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0877 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8238 to the December average rate of 0.9008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9043 was down 4.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,087 AED
2016 Average 17,756 AED
Yearly Trough Low 16,334 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,753.18 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9085
0.8161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to AED 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 0.8369, compared to 0.8726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0311 AED (High: 0.8981 / Low: 0.8670). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 AED (High: 0.8587 / Low: 0.8544).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.9008) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0771 (+9.36%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.9008
2016 Avg (December) 0.8237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8293 0.8167 0.8238
February 0.8302 0.8239 0.8268
March 0.8325 0.8231 0.8275
April 0.8461 0.8279 0.8340
May 0.8605 0.8446 0.8508
June 0.8626 0.8544 0.8586
July 0.8587 0.8544 0.8562
August 0.8607 0.8547 0.8574
September 0.8767 0.8601 0.8717
October 0.8717 0.8659 0.8686
November 0.8981 0.8670 0.8811
December 0.9043 0.8981 0.9008