2017 MYR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2049.5805 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1796.2413 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1912.9972 LAK

2017 MYR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2049.5805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1796.2413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 253.3392 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1820.6327 to the December average rate of 2040.8311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2049.5805 was down 2.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 2102.4114, 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 40,991,609 LAK

2016 Average 39,250,917 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 35,924,826 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,066,783.17 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2062.8510

1798.6129

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LAK 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 1855.6371, compared to 1970.3573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 114.7201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1855.6371

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1970.3573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 88.8479 LAK (High: 1896.5908 / Low: 1807.7429). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.7067 LAK (High: 1973.1846 / Low: 1954.4779).

April Spread (Volatile) ±88.8479

October Spread (Stable) ±18.7067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.8049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2040.8311) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1829.8247), the exchange rate shifted by +211.0064 (+11.53%).

2017 Avg (December) 2040.8311

2016 Avg (December) 1829.8247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1850.1502	1796.2413	1820.6327
February	1857.6101	1797.6356	1830.2982
March	1866.2219	1798.8148	1830.2859
April	1896.5908	1807.7429	1848.4283
May	1924.7365	1842.6631	1885.2808
June	1938.4799	1880.2817	1918.8969
July	1938.2116	1870.1880	1918.3133
August	1949.8186	1917.5227	1932.3666
September	1983.6569	1943.2268	1970.0592
October	1973.1846	1954.4779	1965.2543
November	2035.7152	1959.4403	1995.3194
December	2049.5805	2023.9693	2040.8311