YEARLY HIGH
87.7435 MRO
YEARLY LOW
79.4029 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.7539 MRO

2017 MYR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 87.7435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 79.4029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3406 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.4276 to the December average rate of 87.1420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 87.7435 was down 2.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 90.3180, 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 1,754,871 MRO
2016 Average 1,696,792 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,588,058 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,812.72 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

87.8134
79.7562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MRO 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 81.9263, compared to 85.5816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.9263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.5816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 3.3025 MRO (High: 86.9500 / Low: 83.6475). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0802 MRO (High: 81.3015 / Low: 80.2213).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.3025
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3198 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 87.1420) against the same month in 2016 (average: 80.3181), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8239 (+8.50%).

2017 Avg (December) 87.1420
2016 Avg (December) 80.3181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.0232 79.4029 80.4276
February 81.3015 80.2213 80.8158
March 81.6997 80.0408 80.9335
April 83.2444 80.9202 81.7798
May 84.8082 82.4994 83.3809
June 85.1339 83.5082 84.2204
July 85.1212 83.6074 84.2630
August 85.8946 84.2683 84.8578
September 87.2306 85.3310 86.7084
October 86.9500 83.6475 85.3887
November 86.8985 83.7887 85.1295
December 87.7435 86.6131 87.1420