2017 MYR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9242 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.7244 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8136 HKD

2017 MYR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.9242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.7244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1998 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7396 to the December average rate of 1.9160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9242 was down 4.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0076, 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 38,485 HKD

2016 Average 37,524 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 34,488 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,996.78 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9337

1.7220

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to HKD 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 1.7713, compared to 1.8558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0679 HKD (High: 1.9098 / Low: 1.8419). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 HKD (High: 1.8256 / Low: 1.8166).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0679

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

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 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.9160) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1760 (+10.11%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.9160

2016 Avg (December) 1.7400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7518	1.7244	1.7396
February	1.7538	1.7409	1.7468
March	1.7606	1.7400	1.7495
April	1.7917	1.7511	1.7652
May	1.8258	1.7909	1.8039
June	1.8316	1.8153	1.8229
July	1.8256	1.8166	1.8203
August	1.8335	1.8204	1.8258
September	1.8662	1.8320	1.8545
October	1.8523	1.8399	1.8458
November	1.9098	1.8419	1.8725
December	1.9242	1.9099	1.9160