YEARLY HIGH
802.9645 MGA
YEARLY LOW
676.3050 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
726.7022 MGA

2017 MYR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 802.9645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 676.3050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 126.6595 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 735.9567 to the December average rate of 791.2532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 802.9645 was down 2.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 824.3442, 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 16,059,290 MGA
2016 Average 15,351,104 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 13,526,099 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,533,190.30 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

801.4205
679.4128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MGA 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 724.6007, compared to 728.8038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 724.6007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 728.8038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 53.0102 MGA (High: 756.2236 / Low: 703.2133). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.5515 MGA (High: 699.8565 / Low: 676.3050).

June Spread (Volatile) ±53.0102
August Spread (Stable) ±23.5515

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 42.7615 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.7615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 791.2532) against the same month in 2016 (average: 747.8466), the exchange rate shifted by +43.4066 (+5.80%).

2017 Avg (December) 791.2532
2016 Avg (December) 747.8466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 753.0600 718.5471 735.9567
February 728.7416 690.3144 709.5087
March 742.3343 689.9801 718.0045
April 745.5271 720.1950 726.9496
May 740.2608 708.3378 724.8429
June 756.2236 703.2133 732.3416
July 716.0660 677.0574 689.5801
August 699.8565 676.3050 692.1469
September 721.4667 694.8136 709.2682
October 746.5799 715.7199 728.0031
November 787.7887 748.3427 762.5711
December 802.9645 778.8597 791.2532