YEARLY HIGH
3.2413 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.7820 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0575 MYR

2017 NZD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 3.2413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 2.7820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4593 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1755 to the December average rate of 2.8410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2413 was up 1.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.1901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,207 MYR
2016 Average 14,441 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 13,910 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,296.62 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2436
2.8044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to MYR 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 3.1086, compared to 3.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.1504 MYR (High: 3.0477 / Low: 2.8973). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0565 MYR (High: 3.2413 / Low: 3.1848).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1504
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 3.2070) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4342 (+15.66%).

2017 Avg (February) 3.2070
2016 Avg (February) 2.7728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2398 3.1088 3.1755
February 3.2413 3.1848 3.2070
March 3.1659 3.0772 3.1085
April 3.1078 2.9810 3.0715
May 3.0383 2.9665 2.9985
June 3.1494 3.0279 3.0907
July 3.2245 3.1034 3.1613
August 3.1864 3.0658 3.1301
September 3.0901 3.0300 3.0549
October 3.0477 2.8973 2.9794
November 2.9411 2.7934 2.8710
December 2.8849 2.7820 2.8410