2017 MYR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5239.1037 STD

YEARLY LOW

4803.4160 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5052.4143 STD

2017 MYR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 5239.1037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 4803.4160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 435.6877 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5175.4785 to the December average rate of 5073.0747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5239.1037 was down 6.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 5595.2805, 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 104,782,074 STD

2016 Average 106,974,887 STD

Yearly Trough Low 96,068,320 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,713,754.49 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5231.4176

4807.4160

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MYR to STD 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 5160.1418, compared to 4944.6867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 215.4551 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5160.1418

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4944.6867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 173.3087 STD (High: 5231.6770 / Low: 5058.3683). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.4921 STD (High: 4944.9616 / Low: 4905.4695).

May Spread (Volatile) ±173.3087

October Spread (Stable) ±39.4921

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 147.5824 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -147.5824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 5196.0841) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5531.6571), the exchange rate shifted by -335.5729 (-6.07%).

2017 Avg (April) 5196.0841

2016 Avg (April) 5531.6571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5219.8664	5135.2608	5175.4785
February	5235.1788	5130.8942	5182.7084
March	5239.0202	5118.6006	5163.0430
April	5239.1037	5146.8565	5196.0841
May	5231.6770	5058.3683	5139.9741
June	5140.9425	5003.6197	5103.5629
July	5021.7897	4855.8332	4955.9805
August	4868.5496	4803.4160	4842.7495
September	4928.0288	4831.2611	4880.6494
October	4944.9616	4905.4695	4925.7121
November	5067.4444	4937.1119	4989.9541
December	5098.4807	5036.1055	5073.0747