YEARLY HIGH
11.7355 GMD
YEARLY LOW
9.5185 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6675 GMD

2017 MYR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.7355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.5185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2170 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7657 to the December average rate of 11.6556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.7355 was up 6.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.0293, 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 234,710 GMD
2016 Average 203,050 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 190,370 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,339.67 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.8446
9.5767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GMD 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 10.2467, compared to 11.0884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.4289 GMD (High: 11.6016 / Low: 11.1727). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0513 GMD (High: 10.7598 / Low: 10.7085).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4289
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0513

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 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.6556) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.6017), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0539 (+21.39%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.6556
2016 Avg (December) 9.6017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8570 9.5185 9.7657
February 10.0472 9.8488 9.9422
March 10.2437 9.9955 10.0781
April 10.4428 10.1613 10.2672
May 10.8001 10.4778 10.6786
June 10.8446 10.6969 10.7484
July 10.7598 10.7085 10.7286
August 10.8042 10.5489 10.7178
September 11.0026 10.7833 10.9276
October 11.2698 10.8637 11.1320
November 11.6016 11.1727 11.3689
December 11.7355 11.5893 11.6556