2017 MYR to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 0.4798 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |