YEARLY HIGH
0.8067 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.7277 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7587 PEN

2017 MYR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.8067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.7277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0790 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7487 to the December average rate of 0.7958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8067 was down 6.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8665, 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 16,134 PEN
2016 Average 16,304 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 14,554 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,579.73 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8020
0.7273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PEN 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 0.7461, compared to 0.7712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0372 PEN (High: 0.8027 / Low: 0.7655). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 PEN (High: 0.7587 / Low: 0.7545).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0372
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7958) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7618), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0339 (+4.46%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7958
2016 Avg (December) 0.7618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7596 0.7384 0.7487
February 0.7413 0.7277 0.7335
March 0.7403 0.7323 0.7351
April 0.7504 0.7320 0.7380
May 0.7686 0.7469 0.7580
June 0.7695 0.7549 0.7633
July 0.7587 0.7545 0.7569
August 0.7633 0.7525 0.7566
September 0.7773 0.7579 0.7704
October 0.7774 0.7639 0.7690
November 0.8027 0.7655 0.7787
December 0.8067 0.7903 0.7958