YEARLY HIGH
0.1463 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1353 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1413 MYR

2017 TWD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TWD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.1463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.1353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1406 to the December average rate of 0.1361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1463 was up 4.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 731 MYR
2016 Average 642 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 676 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.05 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1458
0.1352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.1431, compared to 0.1395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0041 MYR (High: 0.1423 / Low: 0.1382). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MYR (High: 0.1419 / Low: 0.1412).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 November and December, 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 (March 2017: 0.1448) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+16.38%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1448
2016 Avg (March) 0.1244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1423 0.1382 0.1406
February 0.1448 0.1416 0.1439
March 0.1463 0.1434 0.1448
April 0.1459 0.1437 0.1450
May 0.1441 0.1417 0.1433
June 0.1424 0.1408 0.1414
July 0.1417 0.1405 0.1410
August 0.1419 0.1412 0.1416
September 0.1419 0.1390 0.1398
October 0.1407 0.1389 0.1397
November 0.1404 0.1363 0.1385
December 0.1369 0.1353 0.1361