YEARLY HIGH
51.3036 GYD
YEARLY LOW
45.8025 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.2633 GYD

2017 MYR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 51.3036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 45.8025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5011 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5200 to the December average rate of 50.7383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 51.3036 was down 3.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 53.3155, 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 1,026,073 GYD
2016 Average 995,318 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 916,051 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,021.63 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.1601
46.0982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GYD 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 47.2643, compared to 49.2623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.2643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.2623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.8551 GYD (High: 50.7267 / Low: 48.8716). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5810 GYD (High: 49.3327 / Low: 48.7517).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8551
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5810

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2724 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 50.7383) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.2267), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5116 (+9.76%).

2017 Avg (December) 50.7383
2016 Avg (December) 46.2267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.1778 45.8025 46.5200
February 47.0289 46.3022 46.6591
March 47.3167 46.3049 46.7576
April 48.0749 46.5317 47.1507
May 48.7997 47.1955 47.9619
June 48.9372 48.1408 48.5366
July 48.6844 47.8295 48.3013
August 48.8267 47.7086 48.3873
September 49.9316 48.3733 49.3296
October 49.3327 48.7517 49.0571
November 50.7267 48.8716 49.7603
December 51.3036 50.3003 50.7383