2017 QAR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2353 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.0558 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1699 MYR

2017 QAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.2353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1.0558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1795 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2246 to the December average rate of 1.1116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2353 was up 0.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,177 MYR

2016 Average 5,690 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 5,279 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 897.59 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2375

1.0826

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1.2037, compared to 1.1361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0927 MYR (High: 1.1485 / Low: 1.0558). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 MYR (High: 1.2243 / Low: 1.2151).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0927

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.2246) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0350 (+2.94%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.2246

2016 Avg (January) 1.1896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2353	1.2164	1.2246
February	1.2243	1.2151	1.2200
March	1.2256	1.2117	1.2190
April	1.2187	1.1921	1.2096
May	1.1943	1.1720	1.1857
June	1.1776	1.1303	1.1635
July	1.1807	1.1499	1.1699
August	1.1834	1.1573	1.1708
September	1.1576	1.1262	1.1382
October	1.1630	1.1099	1.1309
November	1.1485	1.0558	1.0955
December	1.1239	1.0994	1.1116