YEARLY HIGH
0.6052 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.5446 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5743 MYR

2017 SRD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.6052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0606 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5971 to the December average rate of 0.5470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6052 was down 45.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,026 MYR
2016 Average 3,594 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,723 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.93 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6021
0.5419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.5834, compared to 0.5651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0197 MYR (High: 0.5687 / Low: 0.5491). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 MYR (High: 0.5754 / Low: 0.5727).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0197
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5971) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0851), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4879 (-44.97%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5971
2016 Avg (January) 1.0851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6052 0.5899 0.5971
February 0.5910 0.5882 0.5895
March 0.5915 0.5844 0.5883
April 0.5876 0.5752 0.5836
May 0.5769 0.5663 0.5728
June 0.5727 0.5664 0.5690
July 0.5754 0.5727 0.5738
August 0.5778 0.5737 0.5759
September 0.5741 0.5633 0.5665
October 0.5697 0.5658 0.5680
November 0.5687 0.5491 0.5598
December 0.5491 0.5446 0.5470