YEARLY HIGH
374.8146 LBP
YEARLY LOW
332.7048 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
351.1437 LBP

2017 MYR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 374.8146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 332.7048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.1098 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 338.1528 to the December average rate of 371.7807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 374.8146 was down 3.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 390.3389, 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 7,496,292 LBP
2016 Average 7,296,792 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 6,654,095 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 842,196.51 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

375.1435
334.7900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LBP 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 343.5270, compared to 358.7603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.2333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 343.5270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 358.7603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 14.3133 LBP (High: 370.8873 / Low: 356.5740). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5296 LBP (High: 360.6211 / Low: 355.0914).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.3133
October Spread (Stable) ±5.5296

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.5249 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 371.7807) against the same month in 2016 (average: 338.4092), the exchange rate shifted by +33.3715 (+9.86%).

2017 Avg (December) 371.7807
2016 Avg (December) 338.4092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 342.8381 332.7048 338.1528
February 343.1038 337.4775 339.6201
March 342.6100 335.5146 339.0060
April 348.9869 339.4303 342.6787
May 354.1067 346.7531 349.4705
June 355.7991 349.8930 352.2338
July 352.3524 346.2850 350.7090
August 355.4152 349.3189 351.5833
September 363.4173 352.3070 358.1338
October 360.6211 355.0914 357.3564
November 370.8873 356.5740 362.9986
December 374.8146 368.5279 371.7807