YEARLY HIGH
0.0039 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0025 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0030 MYR

2017 CDF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0037 to the December average rate of 0.0026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0039 was down 18.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19 MYR
2016 Average 21 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 13 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.77 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0038
0.0025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0033, compared to 0.0027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0035). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MYR (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0027).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0037) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0047), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-21.35%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0037
2016 Avg (January) 0.0047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0039 0.0035 0.0037
February 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
March 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
April 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032
May 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
June 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
July 0.0029 0.0026 0.0028
August 0.0028 0.0026 0.0027
September 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
October 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
November 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
December 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026