YEARLY HIGH
336.5017 MMK
YEARLY LOW
300.0820 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
316.7854 MMK

2017 MYR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 336.5017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 300.0820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.4197 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 304.3388 to the December average rate of 333.1231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 336.5017 was up 7.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 314.0618, 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 6,730,034 MMK
2016 Average 5,963,464 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 6,001,641 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 728,393.20 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

336.0016
301.4604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MMK 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 310.5366, compared to 323.0343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.4977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 310.5366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 323.0343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 13.9452 MMK (High: 333.3865 / Low: 319.4413). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8501 MMK (High: 310.1723 / Low: 305.3223).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.9452
February Spread (Stable) ±4.8501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9856 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 333.1231) against the same month in 2016 (average: 302.7072), the exchange rate shifted by +30.4159 (+10.05%).

2017 Avg (December) 333.1231
2016 Avg (December) 302.7072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 309.2461 300.0820 304.3388
February 310.1723 305.3223 308.0794
March 310.5088 303.5160 307.8358
April 315.2972 304.9047 308.8396
May 320.9160 310.5138 315.7549
June 320.8666 315.9828 318.3711
July 320.2563 314.8224 317.5743
August 320.6157 315.1807 317.4545
September 327.7595 316.4674 323.0095
October 324.7968 319.0395 322.0239
November 333.3865 319.4413 325.0204
December 336.5017 330.5927 333.1231