2017 SAR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1995 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.0829 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1466 MYR

2017 SAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.1995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.0829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1166 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1889 to the December average rate of 1.0873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1995 was up 0.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,998 MYR

2016 Average 5,523 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 5,415 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 583.17 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1991

1.0772

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.1705, compared to 1.1227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1705

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0392 MYR (High: 1.1295 / Low: 1.0904). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 MYR (High: 1.1465 / Low: 1.1406).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1889) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0344 (+2.98%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1889

2016 Avg (January) 1.1545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1995	1.1810	1.1889
February	1.1887	1.1797	1.1845
March	1.1899	1.1764	1.1836
April	1.1830	1.1575	1.1741
May	1.1594	1.1382	1.1511
June	1.1463	1.1354	1.1406
July	1.1465	1.1406	1.1439
August	1.1460	1.1379	1.1423
September	1.1388	1.1171	1.1236
October	1.1309	1.1237	1.1276
November	1.1295	1.0904	1.1117
December	1.0906	1.0829	1.0873