2017 ZAR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3566 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.2896 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3235 MYR

2017 ZAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.3566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.2896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0670 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3283 to the December average rate of 0.3120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3566 was up 8.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,830 MYR

2016 Average 14,138 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 14,481 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,349.13 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3484

0.2911

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.3324, compared to 0.3146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3324

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0360 MYR (High: 0.3327 / Low: 0.2967). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 MYR (High: 0.3371 / Low: 0.3277).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3436) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0791 (+29.90%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3436

2016 Avg (March) 0.2645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3352	0.3251	0.3283
February	0.3452	0.3290	0.3372
March	0.3566	0.3286	0.3436
April	0.3384	0.3184	0.3279
May	0.3329	0.3173	0.3257
June	0.3371	0.3277	0.3318
July	0.3320	0.3173	0.3269
August	0.3284	0.3184	0.3235
September	0.3310	0.3109	0.3203
October	0.3183	0.2974	0.3088
November	0.3028	0.2896	0.2958
December	0.3327	0.2967	0.3120