YEARLY HIGH
7.3931 TWD
YEARLY LOW
6.8366 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0792 TWD

2017 MYR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 7.3931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 6.8366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5565 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1145 to the December average rate of 7.3460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.3931 was down 11.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.3782, 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 147,863 TWD
2016 Average 155,914 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 136,732 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,130.73 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.3907
6.8540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to TWD 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 6.9870, compared to 7.1714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2134 TWD (High: 7.3357 / Low: 7.1222). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0348 TWD (High: 7.0800 / Low: 7.0452).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2134
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0348

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1658 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 7.3460) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.1789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1671 (+2.33%).

2017 Avg (December) 7.3460
2016 Avg (December) 7.1789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2344 7.0259 7.1145
February 7.0643 6.9037 6.9488
March 6.9735 6.8366 6.9065
April 6.9606 6.8535 6.8987
May 7.0559 6.9394 6.9797
June 7.1047 7.0212 7.0738
July 7.1188 7.0571 7.0924
August 7.0800 7.0452 7.0624
September 7.1940 7.0458 7.1510
October 7.1999 7.1088 7.1568
November 7.3357 7.1222 7.2200
December 7.3931 7.3041 7.3460