YEARLY HIGH
0.0433 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0367 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0409 MYR

2017 PKR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0426 to the December average rate of 0.0375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0433 was up 0.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,634 MYR
2016 Average 19,784 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 18,368 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,266.13 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0431
0.0370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0419, compared to 0.0398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0021 MYR (High: 0.0388 / Low: 0.0367). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MYR (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0399).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0426) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+3.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0426
2016 Avg (January) 0.0413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0433 0.0421 0.0426
February 0.0427 0.0422 0.0424
March 0.0429 0.0420 0.0424
April 0.0424 0.0413 0.0420
May 0.0417 0.0406 0.0412
June 0.0412 0.0405 0.0409
July 0.0412 0.0405 0.0408
August 0.0410 0.0403 0.0407
September 0.0406 0.0395 0.0399
October 0.0404 0.0399 0.0402
November 0.0403 0.0388 0.0396
December 0.0388 0.0367 0.0375