YEARLY HIGH
1.2008 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.0634 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1405 MYR

2017 PLN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 1.2008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1374 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0858 to the December average rate of 1.1494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2008 was up 8.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,017 MYR
2016 Average 21,008 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 21,268 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,748.42 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1971
1.0757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.1137, compared to 1.1673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0520 MYR (High: 1.1990 / Low: 1.1470). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 MYR (High: 1.1660 / Low: 1.1486).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0520
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.1870) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1384 (+13.20%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.1870
2016 Avg (August) 1.0485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1069 1.0634 1.0858
February 1.1099 1.0859 1.0971
March 1.1282 1.0872 1.1074
April 1.1317 1.1029 1.1135
May 1.1555 1.1177 1.1369
June 1.1593 1.1234 1.1412
July 1.1900 1.1501 1.1680
August 1.2008 1.1756 1.1870
September 1.1990 1.1470 1.1757
October 1.1819 1.1511 1.1653
November 1.1660 1.1486 1.1582
December 1.1662 1.1373 1.1494