YEARLY HIGH
0.1294 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1243 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1267 MYR

2017 THB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the THB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.1294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1257 to the December average rate of 0.1250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1294 was up 3.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,342 MYR
2016 Average 29,353 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 31,086 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,255.70 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1292
0.1246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 0.1265, compared to 0.1270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0038 MYR (High: 0.1289 / Low: 0.1251). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MYR (High: 0.1294 / Low: 0.1283).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1288) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+11.15%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1288
2016 Avg (August) 0.1159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1265 0.1251 0.1257
February 0.1274 0.1261 0.1269
March 0.1289 0.1258 0.1273
April 0.1289 0.1251 0.1278
May 0.1262 0.1246 0.1253
June 0.1266 0.1251 0.1258
July 0.1286 0.1259 0.1272
August 0.1294 0.1283 0.1288
September 0.1288 0.1259 0.1271
October 0.1278 0.1266 0.1273
November 0.1280 0.1252 0.1267
December 0.1256 0.1243 0.1250