YEARLY HIGH
1.8363 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.6525 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7424 SRD

2017 MYR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.8363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.6525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1838 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6748 to the December average rate of 1.8283, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8363 was down 2.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8871, 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 36,726 SRD
2016 Average 29,645 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 33,049 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,676.91 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8436
1.6594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SRD 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 1.7147, compared to 1.7700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0630 SRD (High: 1.8213 / Low: 1.7582). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 SRD (High: 1.7002 / Low: 1.6921).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0630
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.8283) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6516), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1767 (+10.70%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.8283
2016 Avg (December) 1.6516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6953 1.6525 1.6748
February 1.7002 1.6921 1.6965
March 1.7110 1.6905 1.6999
April 1.7385 1.7017 1.7135
May 1.7658 1.7334 1.7460
June 1.7655 1.7462 1.7574
July 1.7462 1.7378 1.7428
August 1.7429 1.7308 1.7365
September 1.7754 1.7417 1.7652
October 1.7674 1.7553 1.7607
November 1.8213 1.7582 1.7867
December 1.8363 1.8210 1.8283