YEARLY HIGH
433.8800 BIF
YEARLY LOW
370.6523 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
401.0439 BIF

2017 MYR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 433.8800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 370.6523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.2277 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 376.7828 to the December average rate of 431.3161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 433.8800 was up 3.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 420.0770, 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 8,677,600 BIF
2016 Average 7,813,235 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,413,045 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,264,554.58 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

436.7694
371.3295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BIF 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 387.1817, compared to 414.9061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.7244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 387.1817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 414.9061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 14.7726 BIF (High: 428.7561 / Low: 413.9835). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5368 BIF (High: 405.3546 / Low: 400.8179).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.7726
June Spread (Stable) ±4.5368

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9814 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 431.3161) against the same month in 2016 (average: 375.7710), the exchange rate shifted by +55.5451 (+14.78%).

2017 Avg (December) 431.3161
2016 Avg (December) 375.7710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 383.5210 370.6523 376.7828
February 384.4514 377.7903 381.1429
March 388.4477 377.1453 382.1404
April 392.1849 381.6335 385.4005
May 402.1187 390.0543 394.5249
June 405.3546 400.8179 403.0989
July 406.2303 393.9381 402.1175
August 409.6336 401.9141 405.8173
September 418.7412 407.8576 414.3115
October 417.8786 412.4687 414.7087
November 428.7561 413.9835 421.1655
December 433.8800 428.6629 431.3161