YEARLY HIGH
0.4186 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.3826 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4034 BAM

2017 MYR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.4186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.3826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4127 to the December average rate of 0.4051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4186 was down 6.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4478, 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 8,372 BAM
2016 Average 8,542 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 7,653 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 719.94 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4176
0.3837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BAM 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 0.4117, compared to 0.3950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0123 BAM (High: 0.4011 / Low: 0.3888). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 BAM (High: 0.3885 / Low: 0.3826).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.4122) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4325), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0202 (-4.68%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.4122
2016 Avg (March) 0.4325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4184 0.4092 0.4127
February 0.4171 0.4089 0.4135
March 0.4186 0.4080 0.4122
April 0.4184 0.4091 0.4148
May 0.4160 0.4037 0.4098
June 0.4101 0.3981 0.4074
July 0.4011 0.3888 0.3956
August 0.3885 0.3826 0.3865
September 0.3945 0.3849 0.3895
October 0.3976 0.3910 0.3935
November 0.4045 0.3962 0.3997
December 0.4084 0.4012 0.4051