YEARLY HIGH
27.8527 JPY
YEARLY LOW
24.5755 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.0955 JPY

2017 MYR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 27.8527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 24.5755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2772 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7955 to the December average rate of 27.6969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.8527 was down 4.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 29.2576, 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 557,054 JPY
2016 Average 525,281 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 491,509 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,544.39 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

27.9656
24.7419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to JPY 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 25.6004, compared to 26.5907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.6004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 1.3517 JPY (High: 26.8632 / Low: 25.5115). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4381 JPY (High: 27.8527 / Low: 27.4146).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.3517
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5459 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 27.6969) against the same month in 2016 (average: 26.0272), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6697 (+6.42%).

2017 Avg (December) 27.6969
2016 Avg (December) 26.0272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.1909 25.2989 25.7955
February 25.6833 25.2190 25.4327
March 25.8383 24.9926 25.4532
April 25.6899 24.5755 25.0106
May 26.3299 25.6966 25.9871
June 26.1802 25.6295 25.9232
July 26.5416 25.7756 26.1718
August 25.9007 25.4210 25.6259
September 26.8632 25.5115 26.2805
October 26.9962 26.4887 26.7065
November 27.5311 26.8899 27.0624
December 27.8527 27.4146 27.6969