YEARLY HIGH
3.4757 MYR
YEARLY LOW
3.1469 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3146 MYR

2017 CAD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 3.4757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 3.1469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3287 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3749 to the December average rate of 3.1963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4757 was up 3.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,378 MYR
2016 Average 15,634 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 15,735 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,643.63 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4526
3.1501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 3.2914, compared to 3.3377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1647 MYR (High: 3.3430 / Low: 3.1783). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0491 MYR (High: 3.3448 / Low: 3.2958).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1647
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 3.4274) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2890 (+9.21%).

2017 Avg (September) 3.4274
2016 Avg (September) 3.1384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4161 3.3368 3.3749
February 3.4059 3.3351 3.3902
March 3.3448 3.2958 3.3166
April 3.3430 3.1783 3.2773
May 3.2022 3.1469 3.1753
June 3.3123 3.1519 3.2144
July 3.4438 3.3078 3.3790
August 3.4248 3.3685 3.3986
September 3.4757 3.3818 3.4274
October 3.3908 3.2822 3.3569
November 3.3277 3.1718 3.2680
December 3.2351 3.1684 3.1963