YEARLY HIGH
3.4610 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.8183 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0979 LSL

2017 MYR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 3.4610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 2.8183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6427 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0362 to the December average rate of 3.2245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4610 was down 10.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8759, 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 69,221 LSL
2016 Average 71,073 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 56,366 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,854.85 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4321
2.8601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LSL 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 3.0094, compared to 3.1863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3412 LSL (High: 3.3663 / Low: 3.0252). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0777 LSL (High: 3.0649 / Low: 2.9871).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3412
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0777

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1600 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.3844) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.2188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1657 (+5.15%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.3844
2016 Avg (November) 3.2188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0649 2.9871 3.0362
February 3.0329 2.9090 2.9744
March 3.0312 2.8183 2.9078
April 3.1443 2.9395 3.0582
May 3.1431 3.0092 3.0684
June 3.0593 2.9779 3.0115
July 3.1362 2.9868 3.0581
August 3.1512 3.0378 3.0904
September 3.2176 3.0329 3.1214
October 3.3488 3.1628 3.2391
November 3.4610 3.3013 3.3844
December 3.3663 3.0252 3.2245