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