YEARLY HIGH
12.4735 PHP
YEARLY LOW
10.9845 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7265 PHP

2017 MYR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 12.4735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 10.9845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4890 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1565 to the December average rate of 12.3327, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.4735 was up 3.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.0221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 249,470 PHP
2016 Average 229,412 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 219,690 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,780.78 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.4503
11.0389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PHP 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 11.3721, compared to 12.0809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.4015 PHP (High: 11.5643 / Low: 11.1628). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1235 PHP (High: 11.8613 / Low: 11.7377).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4015
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.3327) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.1642), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1685 (+10.47%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.3327
2016 Avg (December) 11.1642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2424 10.9845 11.1565
February 11.3207 11.1915 11.2531
March 11.3815 11.2325 11.3150
April 11.5643 11.1628 11.3131
May 11.6717 11.4290 11.5411
June 11.7693 11.5011 11.6538
July 11.8613 11.7377 11.7984
August 12.0084 11.7521 11.8949
September 12.2423 11.9553 12.0975
October 12.2765 12.0504 12.1491
November 12.3115 12.0907 12.2127
December 12.4735 12.2162 12.3327