YEARLY HIGH
2220.6164 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2045.0980 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2122.8314 GNF

2017 MYR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 2220.6164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 2045.0980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 175.5184 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2100.5451 to the December average rate of 2211.7217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2220.6164 was down 2.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 2275.0460, 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 44,412,328 GNF
2016 Average 40,398,368 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 40,901,961 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,510,367.35 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2224.3601
2072.6994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GNF 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 2110.2720, compared to 2135.3909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.1189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2110.2720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2135.3909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 106.8489 GNF (High: 2151.9470 / Low: 2045.0980). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.0374 GNF (High: 2220.6164 / Low: 2201.5790).

April Spread (Volatile) ±106.8489
December Spread (Stable) ±19.0374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 20.2218 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.2218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2211.7217) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2080.9980), the exchange rate shifted by +130.7237 (+6.28%).

2017 Avg (December) 2211.7217
2016 Avg (December) 2080.9980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2137.8668 2062.3867 2100.5451
February 2126.1458 2076.5738 2110.6378
March 2124.4674 2073.7332 2101.6417
April 2151.9470 2045.0980 2105.4577
May 2159.3866 2086.3010 2123.2727
June 2143.0249 2095.1713 2120.0768
July 2119.5440 2068.3218 2099.8549
August 2101.9391 2064.7539 2085.3378
September 2148.2093 2078.2022 2128.3620
October 2136.7661 2113.1927 2123.9932
November 2208.1010 2125.8097 2163.0757
December 2220.6164 2201.5790 2211.7217