YEARLY HIGH
3338.0802 IDR
YEARLY LOW
2976.8466 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3113.8149 IDR

2017 MYR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3338.0802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2976.8466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 361.2336 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2997.8554 to the December average rate of 3323.3805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3338.0802 was down 1.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 3400.8464, 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 66,761,603 IDR
2016 Average 64,291,619 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 59,536,932 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,224,671.60 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3355.9330
2965.3029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to IDR 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 3037.0520, compared to 3190.5779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 153.5259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3037.0520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3190.5779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 120.2641 IDR (High: 3306.5581 / Low: 3186.2940). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.2809 IDR (High: 3118.8391 / Low: 3101.5582).

November Spread (Volatile) ±120.2641
July Spread (Stable) ±17.2809

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 0.4798 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3323.3805) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3008.1715), the exchange rate shifted by +315.2090 (+10.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 3323.3805
2016 Avg (December) 3008.1715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3015.8760 2976.8466 2997.8554
February 3018.6181 2991.2007 3001.6488
March 3016.6743 2996.3972 3006.3018
April 3071.8719 2997.3103 3021.1976
May 3115.4448 3066.6581 3085.5296
June 3120.4226 3099.3346 3109.7787
July 3118.8391 3101.5582 3109.2989
August 3125.4820 3106.7505 3114.7463
September 3192.2846 3121.8861 3157.2914
October 3206.6375 3183.5354 3196.8165
November 3306.5581 3186.2940 3241.9339
December 3338.0802 3305.9078 3323.3805