YEARLY HIGH
0.4506 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3755 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4260 MYR

2017 VEF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.3755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0751 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4465 to the December average rate of 0.3961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4506 was down 35.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,253 MYR
2016 Average 2,378 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,878 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 375.62 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4515
0.3911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.4381, compared to 0.4139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0428 MYR (High: 0.4242 / Low: 0.3814). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 MYR (High: 0.4462 / Low: 0.4429).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0428
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4465) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6855), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2390 (-34.87%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4465
2016 Avg (January) 0.6855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4506 0.4432 0.4465
February 0.4462 0.4429 0.4448
March 0.4465 0.4416 0.4444
April 0.4443 0.4267 0.4380
May 0.4353 0.4202 0.4287
June 0.4295 0.4226 0.4263
July 0.4305 0.4211 0.4250
August 0.4282 0.4126 0.4222
September 0.4234 0.4122 0.4185
October 0.4244 0.3995 0.4184
November 0.4242 0.3814 0.4033
December 0.4096 0.3755 0.3961