YEARLY HIGH
11.9142 DOP
YEARLY LOW
10.2662 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0167 DOP

2017 MYR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 11.9142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 10.2662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6480 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4323 to the December average rate of 11.8494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.9142 was up 0.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.8673, 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 238,283 DOP
2016 Average 222,164 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 205,323 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,959.75 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.9911
10.2906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to DOP 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 10.7162, compared to 11.3173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.4396 DOP (High: 11.7696 / Low: 11.3300). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1529 DOP (High: 11.0821 / Low: 10.9292).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4396
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1529

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 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.8494) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.4296), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4198 (+13.61%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.8494
2016 Avg (December) 10.4296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5361 10.2662 10.4323
February 10.6351 10.4469 10.5441
March 10.7347 10.4781 10.6092
April 10.9262 10.6063 10.7237
May 11.1109 10.8218 10.9443
June 11.1578 10.9508 11.0437
July 11.0821 10.9292 11.0132
August 11.1559 10.9178 11.0138
September 11.4433 11.0685 11.2429
October 11.3665 11.1457 11.2684
November 11.7696 11.3300 11.5159
December 11.9142 11.7490 11.8494