YEARLY HIGH
0.7374 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.2234 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3295 LTL

2017 MYR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.7374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.2234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5140 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6153 to the December average rate of 0.2452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -60.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7374 was down 5.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7831, 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 14,747 LTL
2016 Average 14,912 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 4,467 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,280.12 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7771
0.1821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LTL 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 0.4214, compared to 0.2376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.5117 LTL (High: 0.7363 / Low: 0.2245). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LTL (High: 0.2338 / Low: 0.2326).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5117
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4502 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.7275) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0268 (-3.56%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.7275
2016 Avg (March) 0.7544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7341 0.2234 0.6153
February 0.7363 0.2245 0.4426
March 0.7374 0.7213 0.7275
April 0.7284 0.2254 0.2773
May 0.2343 0.2300 0.2316
June 0.2349 0.2326 0.2338
July 0.2338 0.2326 0.2331
August 0.2343 0.2327 0.2334
September 0.2387 0.2342 0.2373
October 0.2373 0.2358 0.2365
November 0.2445 0.2361 0.2399
December 0.2462 0.2445 0.2452