2017 TOP to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9807 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.7644 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8985 MYR

2017 TOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 1.9807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 1.7644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2163 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9374 to the December average rate of 1.7822, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9807 was down 0.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,903 MYR

2016 Average 9,200 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 8,822 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,081.56 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9845

1.7638

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.9178, compared to 1.8791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9178

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0941 MYR (High: 1.8789 / Low: 1.7848). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 MYR (High: 1.9445 / Low: 1.9313).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0941

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0541 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.9414) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1384 (+7.68%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.9414

2016 Avg (March) 1.8030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9445	1.9313	1.9374
February	1.9785	1.9316	1.9662
March	1.9807	1.9186	1.9414
April	1.9368	1.8750	1.9177
May	1.8823	1.8464	1.8639
June	1.9129	1.8568	1.8804
July	1.9464	1.8882	1.9183
August	1.9625	1.9076	1.9439
September	1.9489	1.8828	1.9046
October	1.9052	1.8672	1.8895
November	1.8789	1.7848	1.8363
December	1.7975	1.7644	1.7822