YEARLY HIGH
0.0055 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0047 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0051 MYR

2017 RWF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0054 to the December average rate of 0.0048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0055 was down 8.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27 MYR
2016 Average 27 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 24 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.69 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0054
0.0047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.0053, compared to 0.0050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0047).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0054) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-7.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0054
2016 Avg (January) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
February 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
March 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
April 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
May 0.0053 0.0050 0.0052
June 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
July 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
August 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
September 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
October 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
November 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
December 0.0048 0.0047 0.0048