2017 WST to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7793 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.5863 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6999 MYR

2017 WST to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.7793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.5863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1930 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7385 to the December average rate of 1.6014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7793 was up 0.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,896 MYR

2016 Average 8,146 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 7,932 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 964.93 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7690

1.5861

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WST 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 1.7207, compared to 1.6791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7207

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0765 MYR (High: 1.6770 / Low: 1.6006). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 MYR (High: 1.6173 / Low: 1.5863).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0765

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0310

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.7538) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1348 (+8.32%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.7538

2016 Avg (February) 1.6190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7650	1.7185	1.7385
February	1.7793	1.7327	1.7538
March	1.7791	1.7181	1.7441
April	1.7470	1.6807	1.7164
May	1.6968	1.6615	1.6818
June	1.7198	1.6707	1.6898
July	1.7405	1.6959	1.7182
August	1.7654	1.6993	1.7402
September	1.7312	1.6696	1.6909
October	1.7006	1.6675	1.6827
November	1.6770	1.6006	1.6413
December	1.6173	1.5863	1.6014