YEARLY HIGH
0.3440 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2890 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3168 MYR

2017 SCR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0550 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3334 to the December average rate of 0.2928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3440 was up 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,720 MYR
2016 Average 1,562 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,445 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.10 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3374
0.2887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.3261, compared to 0.3075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0193 MYR (High: 0.3427 / Low: 0.3233). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 MYR (High: 0.3146 / Low: 0.3050).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3334) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.59%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3334
2016 Avg (January) 0.3314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3440 0.3255 0.3334
February 0.3370 0.3258 0.3303
March 0.3427 0.3233 0.3297
April 0.3378 0.3186 0.3268
May 0.3255 0.3121 0.3188
June 0.3252 0.3069 0.3176
July 0.3268 0.3114 0.3169
August 0.3267 0.3120 0.3156
September 0.3146 0.3050 0.3092
October 0.3156 0.3014 0.3087
November 0.3111 0.2933 0.3017
December 0.3047 0.2890 0.2928