YEARLY HIGH
126.8011 SYP
YEARLY LOW
47.4262 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.0564 SYP

2017 MYR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 126.8011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 47.4262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.3749 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.0001 to the December average rate of 126.2989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 163.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 126.8011 was up 123.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 56.8335, 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 2,536,022 SYP
2016 Average 1,049,185 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 948,523 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,587,498.64 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

134.1287
40.1703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SYP 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 48.8277, compared to 107.2852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 58.4575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.8277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 107.2852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 70.6266 SYP (High: 120.6799 / Low: 50.0533). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3330 SYP (High: 50.1879 / Low: 49.8548).

August Spread (Volatile) ±70.6266
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3330

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4402 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 126.2989) against the same month in 2016 (average: 47.8934), the exchange rate shifted by +78.4055 (+163.71%).

2017 Avg (December) 126.2989
2016 Avg (December) 47.8934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.3880 47.4262 48.0001
February 48.4440 48.0806 48.2511
March 48.5781 48.0336 48.2886
April 49.3662 48.3136 48.6650
May 50.2153 49.2913 49.6545
June 50.3390 49.8573 50.1068
July 50.1879 49.8548 49.9836
August 120.6799 50.0533 99.8692
September 122.9657 120.5948 122.2275
October 122.2264 121.4166 121.7873
November 125.9354 121.5736 123.5445
December 126.8011 125.9199 126.2989