2017 MYR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7059 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.5326 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6145 BOB

2017 MYR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 1.7059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.5326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1733 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5518 to the December average rate of 1.6954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7059 was down 4.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7842, 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 34,119 BOB

2016 Average 33,346 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 30,652 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,466.49 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7098

1.5374

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MYR to BOB 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 1.5793, compared to 1.6498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5793

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0702 BOB (High: 1.7038 / Low: 1.6337). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 BOB (High: 1.5697 / Low: 1.5478).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0702

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

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 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.6954) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5523), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1431 (+9.22%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.6954

2016 Avg (December) 1.5523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5653	1.5326	1.5518
February	1.5697	1.5478	1.5578
March	1.5719	1.5424	1.5599
April	1.6072	1.5612	1.5750
May	1.6340	1.5909	1.6086
June	1.6351	1.6099	1.6224
July	1.6343	1.6074	1.6205
August	1.6440	1.6109	1.6251
September	1.6810	1.6352	1.6569
October	1.6595	1.6270	1.6354
November	1.7038	1.6337	1.6655
December	1.7059	1.6799	1.6954