YEARLY HIGH
4.9279 MXN
YEARLY LOW
4.0758 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3991 MXN

2017 MYR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 4.9279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 4.0758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8522 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7872 to the December average rate of 4.7150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.9279 was up 2.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.8079, 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 98,559 MXN
2016 Average 90,199 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 81,516 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,043.28 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.8504
4.0916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MXN 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 4.4232, compared to 4.3750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3179 MXN (High: 4.8719 / Low: 4.5540). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0875 MXN (High: 4.2002 / Low: 4.1127).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3179
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2238 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.7872) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.1634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6238 (+14.98%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.7872
2016 Avg (January) 4.1634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9279 4.6183 4.7872
February 4.6756 4.4303 4.5645
March 4.4991 4.2298 4.3406
April 4.4095 4.1914 4.2544
May 4.4246 4.2931 4.3482
June 4.3762 4.1481 4.2444
July 4.2647 4.0758 4.1549
August 4.2002 4.1127 4.1548
September 4.3237 4.1736 4.2314
October 4.5438 4.3013 4.4543
November 4.6048 4.4838 4.5398
December 4.8719 4.5540 4.7150