YEARLY HIGH
0.1862 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1754 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1806 GBP

2017 MYR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.1862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.1754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1817 to the December average rate of 0.1830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1862 was down 5.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1975, 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 3,723 GBP
2016 Average 3,578 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,508 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.12 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1834
0.1778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GBP 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 0.1810, compared to 0.1802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0078 GBP (High: 0.1862 / Low: 0.1783). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 GBP (High: 0.1841 / Low: 0.1813).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1817) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0213 (+13.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1817
2016 Avg (January) 0.1603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1862 0.1783 0.1817
February 0.1819 0.1783 0.1804
March 0.1848 0.1801 0.1826
April 0.1822 0.1765 0.1797
May 0.1829 0.1774 0.1793
June 0.1851 0.1788 0.1827
July 0.1810 0.1770 0.1792
August 0.1826 0.1763 0.1802
September 0.1813 0.1754 0.1782
October 0.1806 0.1768 0.1792
November 0.1829 0.1783 0.1814
December 0.1841 0.1813 0.1830