2017 SBD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5743 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.5180 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5505 MYR

2017 SBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.5743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.5180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0563 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5675 to the December average rate of 0.5244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5743 was down 0.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,872 MYR

2016 Average 2,618 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 2,590 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.61 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5759

0.5197

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.5606, compared to 0.5404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5606

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0250 MYR (High: 0.5430 / Low: 0.5180). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 MYR (High: 0.5439 / Low: 0.5380).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5712) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0616 (+12.08%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5712

2016 Avg (March) 0.5096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5708	0.5641	0.5675
February	0.5734	0.5672	0.5709
March	0.5743	0.5670	0.5712
April	0.5714	0.5536	0.5632
May	0.5544	0.5412	0.5480
June	0.5475	0.5373	0.5430
July	0.5521	0.5435	0.5482
August	0.5597	0.5470	0.5533
September	0.5520	0.5351	0.5428
October	0.5439	0.5380	0.5414
November	0.5430	0.5180	0.5325
December	0.5271	0.5199	0.5244