YEARLY HIGH
0.8187 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.6874 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7431 BRL

2017 MYR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.8187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.6874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1313 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7169 to the December average rate of 0.8087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8187 was down 15.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9709, 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 16,374 BRL
2016 Average 16,847 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 13,748 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,625.43 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8196
0.6881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BRL 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 0.7244, compared to 0.7619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0614 BRL (High: 0.7788 / Low: 0.7174). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 BRL (High: 0.7436 / Low: 0.7262).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0614
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.8087) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0560 (+7.43%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.8087
2016 Avg (December) 0.7527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7324 0.7052 0.7169
February 0.7064 0.6874 0.6991
March 0.7155 0.6940 0.7037
April 0.7320 0.6989 0.7134
May 0.7788 0.7174 0.7426
June 0.7795 0.7580 0.7704
July 0.7704 0.7274 0.7464
August 0.7436 0.7262 0.7362
September 0.7565 0.7312 0.7431
October 0.7767 0.7414 0.7543
November 0.8003 0.7680 0.7829
December 0.8187 0.7940 0.8087