YEARLY HIGH
105.3167 KMF
YEARLY LOW
90.0212 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.4965 KMF

2017 MYR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 105.3167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 90.0212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2955 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.7819 to the December average rate of 102.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 105.3167 was down 6.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 112.6419, 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 2,106,334 KMF
2016 Average 2,143,192 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,800,424 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 305,910.68 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

105.2182
96.0168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to KMF 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 103.6315, compared to 99.3616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.6315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.3616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 7.8749 KMF (High: 97.8961 / Low: 90.0212). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5464 KMF (High: 102.6604 / Low: 101.1141).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.8749
December Spread (Stable) ±1.5464

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.9455 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 104.4514) against the same month in 2016 (average: 111.3004), the exchange rate shifted by -6.8490 (-6.15%).

2017 Avg (April) 104.4514
2016 Avg (April) 111.3004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.5166 102.8780 103.7819
February 104.8704 103.1896 104.1104
March 105.2223 102.7615 103.7590
April 105.3167 103.0767 104.4514
May 104.5277 101.6819 103.1553
June 103.4743 100.2049 102.5306
July 101.0229 97.1625 99.5851
August 97.8961 90.0212 96.7835
September 99.2845 97.1235 98.1118
October 100.2045 98.4348 99.0107
November 101.5692 99.6064 100.6667
December 102.6604 101.1141 102.0115