YEARLY HIGH
61.6350 YER
YEARLY LOW
55.6069 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.2336 YER

2017 MYR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 61.6350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 55.6069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0281 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.1018 to the December average rate of 61.3834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 61.6350 was down 4.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 64.7442, 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 1,232,700 YER
2016 Average 1,163,029 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,112,138 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,561.88 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

61.9115
55.5737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to YER 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 57.0023, compared to 59.4649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.0023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.4649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.1289 YER (High: 61.1936 / Low: 59.0647). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2964 YER (High: 58.5200 / Low: 58.2235).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.1289
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2964

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 0.2062 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 61.3834) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.1044), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2790 (+9.41%).

2017 Avg (December) 61.3834
2016 Avg (December) 56.1044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.4596 55.6069 56.1018
February 56.5180 56.0904 56.2933
March 56.7275 56.0032 56.3015
April 57.6580 56.4076 56.8311
May 58.6404 57.5587 57.9791
June 58.7835 58.2268 58.5071
July 58.5200 58.2235 58.3486
August 58.6557 58.1268 58.4131
September 59.7551 58.6231 59.4045
October 59.3988 59.0238 59.1983
November 61.1936 59.0647 60.0417
December 61.6350 61.1861 61.3834