2017 MYR to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |