2017 MYR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.9006 LRD

YEARLY LOW

20.2890 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.3715 LRD

2017 MYR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 30.9006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 20.2890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6116 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0033 to the December average rate of 30.7773, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 30.9006 was up 30.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.7395, 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 618,012 LRD

2016 Average 431,804 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 405,779 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,232.52 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

31.7547

20.0259

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MYR to LRD 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 21.4233, compared to 27.3197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.4233

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 5.9753 LRD (High: 26.9686 / Low: 20.9932). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2097 LRD (High: 30.9006 / Low: 30.6909).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.9753

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3385 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 30.7773) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.6217), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1555 (+49.25%).

2017 Avg (December) 30.7773

2016 Avg (December) 20.6217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.4501	20.2890	21.0033
February	21.3949	21.0876	21.2092
March	21.5331	20.9524	21.1700
April	21.6531	21.1870	21.3936
May	22.0608	21.4150	21.8075
June	22.1644	21.7451	21.9567
July	21.9438	21.0039	21.6181
August	26.9686	20.9932	26.2315
September	27.9735	26.9465	27.7451
October	28.2028	27.7833	27.9862
November	30.6946	28.1832	29.5598
December	30.9006	30.6909	30.7773