YEARLY HIGH
0.9471 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8095 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8559 QAR

2017 MYR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.9471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.8095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1376 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8166 to the December average rate of 0.8997, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9471 was up 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9427, 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 18,943 QAR
2016 Average 17,603 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 16,190 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,752.69 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9228
0.8070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to QAR 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 0.8311, compared to 0.8808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0764 QAR (High: 0.9471 / Low: 0.8707). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 QAR (High: 0.8230 / Low: 0.8168).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0764
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.9131) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0745 (+8.88%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.9131
2016 Avg (November) 0.8387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8221 0.8095 0.8166
February 0.8230 0.8168 0.8197
March 0.8253 0.8159 0.8204
April 0.8388 0.8205 0.8268
May 0.8532 0.8373 0.8434
June 0.8847 0.8492 0.8595
July 0.8696 0.8469 0.8548
August 0.8641 0.8450 0.8542
September 0.8879 0.8639 0.8787
October 0.9010 0.8598 0.8844
November 0.9471 0.8707 0.9131
December 0.9096 0.8897 0.8997