YEARLY HIGH
0.0078 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0069 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0074 MYR

2017 SOS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0077 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0078 was down 2.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39 MYR
2016 Average 35 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 34 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.82 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0078
0.0070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0076, compared to 0.0073 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) 0.0076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0069). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0072).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0077) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+10.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0077
2016 Avg (January) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077
February 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077
March 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077
April 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
May 0.0076 0.0073 0.0075
June 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
July 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
August 0.0075 0.0072 0.0074
September 0.0074 0.0071 0.0073
October 0.0073 0.0072 0.0073
November 0.0073 0.0069 0.0072
December 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070