YEARLY HIGH
0.0180 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0162 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0172 MYR

2017 YER to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 0.0163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0180 was down 12.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90 MYR
2016 Average 87 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 81 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.79 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0180
0.0161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 MYR (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0163). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0171).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0178) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0201), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-11.53%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0178
2016 Avg (January) 0.0201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0180 0.0177 0.0178
February 0.0178 0.0177 0.0178
March 0.0179 0.0176 0.0178
April 0.0177 0.0173 0.0176
May 0.0174 0.0171 0.0172
June 0.0172 0.0170 0.0171
July 0.0172 0.0171 0.0171
August 0.0172 0.0170 0.0171
September 0.0171 0.0167 0.0168
October 0.0169 0.0168 0.0169
November 0.0169 0.0163 0.0167
December 0.0163 0.0162 0.0163