YEARLY HIGH
0.4924 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4437 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4654 BBD

2017 MYR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.4437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0487 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4486 to the December average rate of 0.4905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4924 was down 4.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5177, 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 9,849 BBD
2016 Average 9,670 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 8,874 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 974.37 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4947
0.4445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BBD 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 0.4557, compared to 0.4752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0169 BBD (High: 0.4891 / Low: 0.4721). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BBD (High: 0.4676 / Low: 0.4652).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4905) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0413 (+9.21%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4905
2016 Avg (December) 0.4492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4540 0.4437 0.4486
February 0.4534 0.4486 0.4501
March 0.4533 0.4482 0.4506
April 0.4607 0.4508 0.4542
May 0.4685 0.4599 0.4633
June 0.4697 0.4652 0.4675
July 0.4676 0.4652 0.4662
August 0.4687 0.4654 0.4669
September 0.4774 0.4683 0.4746
October 0.4746 0.4715 0.4730
November 0.4891 0.4721 0.4798
December 0.4924 0.4890 0.4905