YEARLY HIGH
4.5246 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.0694 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2891 MDL

2017 MYR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 4.5246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 4.0694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4553 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4992 to the December average rate of 4.2130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5246 was down 11.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.0866, 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 90,492 MDL
2016 Average 96,099 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 81,387 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,105.02 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.5373
4.0801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MDL 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 4.3935, compared to 4.1848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.2015 MDL (High: 4.4341 / Low: 4.2326). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0423 MDL (High: 4.2471 / Low: 4.2049).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2015
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0912 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.4992) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.6941), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1949 (-4.15%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.4992
2016 Avg (January) 4.6941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5246 4.4436 4.4992
February 4.5163 4.4611 4.4888
March 4.5046 4.3872 4.4340
April 4.4390 4.3450 4.3870
May 4.4341 4.2326 4.2958
June 4.2766 4.2077 4.2560
July 4.2471 4.2049 4.2209
August 4.2182 4.1439 4.1708
September 4.2391 4.1493 4.1931
October 4.1846 4.0694 4.1182
November 4.2682 4.1063 4.1926
December 4.2337 4.1770 4.2130