YEARLY HIGH
0.6540 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.6136 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6362 MYR

2017 CNY to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.6540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.6136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6464 to the December average rate of 0.6186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6540 was down 2.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,349 MYR
2016 Average 15,592 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 15,341 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,008.57 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6492
0.6158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.6386, compared to 0.6339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0226 MYR (High: 0.6411 / Low: 0.6185). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 MYR (High: 0.6373 / Low: 0.6317).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.6416) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6157), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+4.20%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.6416
2016 Avg (September) 0.6157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6536 0.6431 0.6464
February 0.6498 0.6431 0.6463
March 0.6490 0.6410 0.6439
April 0.6476 0.6280 0.6394
May 0.6307 0.6225 0.6271
June 0.6335 0.6267 0.6282
July 0.6373 0.6317 0.6337
August 0.6490 0.6324 0.6422
September 0.6540 0.6336 0.6416
October 0.6421 0.6341 0.6379
November 0.6411 0.6185 0.6296
December 0.6245 0.6136 0.6186