YEARLY HIGH
1.9305 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.7412 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8178 SBD

2017 MYR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1.9305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 1.7412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1893 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7620 to the December average rate of 1.9069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9305 was down 6.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0679, 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 38,610 SBD
2016 Average 38,248 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 34,824 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,786.29 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9225
1.7351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SBD 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 1.7845, compared to 1.8511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0890 SBD (High: 1.9305 / Low: 1.8415). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 SBD (High: 1.7631 / Low: 1.7440).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0890
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.8784) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0570 (+3.13%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.8784
2016 Avg (November) 1.8214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7728 1.7520 1.7620
February 1.7631 1.7440 1.7517
March 1.7636 1.7412 1.7507
April 1.8065 1.7500 1.7757
May 1.8479 1.8039 1.8250
June 1.8612 1.8264 1.8415
July 1.8398 1.8113 1.8242
August 1.8280 1.7868 1.8075
September 1.8689 1.8117 1.8426
October 1.8588 1.8386 1.8471
November 1.9305 1.8415 1.8784
December 1.9233 1.8971 1.9069