2017 MYR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

145.5181 SOS

YEARLY LOW

127.6029 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

134.7619 SOS

2017 MYR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 145.5181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 127.6029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9152 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.5918 to the December average rate of 142.2419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 145.5181 was down 8.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 159.1583, 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 2,910,362 SOS

2016 Average 2,869,917 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,552,057 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 358,304.18 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

143.5069

128.3268

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MYR to SOS 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 131.8724, compared to 137.6515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.8724

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.6515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 7.8819 SOS (High: 144.4726 / Low: 136.5907). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5379 SOS (High: 131.7667 / Low: 129.2289).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.8819

February Spread (Stable) ±2.5379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8418 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 142.2419) against the same month in 2016 (average: 128.4967), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7452 (+10.70%).

2017 Avg (December) 142.2419

2016 Avg (December) 128.4967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	131.1042	127.6029	129.5918
February	131.7667	129.2289	130.3278
March	131.5764	128.6949	130.2309
April	133.7548	130.4573	131.6247
May	137.5044	132.4236	134.0620
June	137.4956	134.1141	135.3974
July	136.5450	133.2490	134.7215
August	138.0203	133.8997	135.0669
September	140.5884	135.7363	137.8782
October	138.7440	136.1382	137.0364
November	144.4726	136.5907	138.9638
December	145.5181	140.7907	142.2419