YEARLY HIGH
221.5985 KPW
YEARLY LOW
200.1304 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
209.4524 KPW

2017 MYR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 221.5985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 200.1304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.4680 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.8476 to the December average rate of 220.7241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 221.5985 was down 4.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 233.0104, 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 4,431,969 KPW
2016 Average 4,350,780 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,002,609 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 429,360.72 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

222.6118
199.9599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to KPW 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 205.0794, compared to 213.8253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 205.0794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 213.8253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 7.6140 KPW (High: 220.0769 / Low: 212.4629). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0942 KPW (High: 210.4243 / Low: 209.3301).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.6140
July Spread (Stable) ±1.0942

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7540 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 220.7241) against the same month in 2016 (average: 201.8415), the exchange rate shifted by +18.8826 (+9.36%).

2017 Avg (December) 220.7241
2016 Avg (December) 201.8415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.2132 200.1304 201.8476
February 203.3931 201.9044 202.6072
March 204.0095 201.7008 202.7748
April 207.3040 202.8423 204.3740
May 210.8686 206.9472 208.4823
June 211.3457 209.3654 210.3905
July 210.4243 209.3301 209.7984
August 210.8969 209.4031 210.0994
September 214.8228 210.7482 213.5891
October 213.5738 212.1885 212.8351
November 220.0769 212.4629 215.9060
December 221.5985 220.0499 220.7241