YEARLY HIGH
1884.3284 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1217.4851 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1740.5605 SLL

2017 MYR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1884.3284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1217.4851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 666.8433 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1547.6424 to the December average rate of 1875.3794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1884.3284 was up 33.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 1409.3361, 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 37,686,569 SLL
2016 Average 23,272,813 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 24,349,702 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,336,866.48 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1908.1531
1514.8687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SLL 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 1679.0559, compared to 1802.0650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 123.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1679.0559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1802.0650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 460.7162 SLL (High: 1678.2014 / Low: 1217.4851). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.5189 SLL (High: 1815.9735 / Low: 1795.4545).

January Spread (Volatile) ±460.7162
October Spread (Stable) ±20.5189

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.7887 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1875.3794) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1240.4132), the exchange rate shifted by +634.9663 (+51.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 1875.3794
2016 Avg (December) 1240.4132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1678.2014 1217.4851 1547.6424
February 1683.8340 1648.7172 1667.0854
March 1694.6643 1634.9627 1675.4937
April 1721.9471 1684.9086 1697.6493
May 1762.9144 1714.5170 1731.7526
June 1765.7189 1732.9368 1754.7121
July 1761.5710 1735.2873 1748.9234
August 1770.0465 1745.0262 1757.2464
September 1805.1080 1762.1618 1791.5832
October 1815.9735 1795.4545 1806.5895
November 1860.3109 1804.3599 1832.6680
December 1884.3284 1860.0826 1875.3794