YEARLY HIGH
44.0290 DJF
YEARLY LOW
39.5162 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.6075 DJF

2017 MYR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 44.0290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 39.5162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5127 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.0803 to the December average rate of 43.8403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 44.0290 was down 4.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 45.9913, 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 880,580 DJF
2016 Average 858,942 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 790,325 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,254.75 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

44.2162
39.7043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to DJF 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 40.7485, compared to 42.4665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.5002 DJF (High: 43.7024 / Low: 42.2022). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2459 DJF (High: 41.7931 / Low: 41.5472).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5002
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2459

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 0.1354 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 43.8403) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.0253), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8150 (+9.53%).

2017 Avg (December) 43.8403
2016 Avg (December) 40.0253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.4072 39.5162 40.0803
February 40.4499 40.1346 40.2740
March 40.5644 40.1053 40.3063
April 41.1816 40.3316 40.6032
May 41.8813 41.1107 41.4302
June 41.9774 41.5828 41.7972
July 41.7931 41.5472 41.6618
August 41.9380 41.4018 41.6748
September 42.6404 41.9084 42.4209
October 42.4703 42.1477 42.2930
November 43.7024 42.2022 42.9081
December 44.0290 43.6818 43.8403