YEARLY HIGH
392.7217 CDF
YEARLY LOW
256.4171 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
339.7989 CDF

2017 MYR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 392.7217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 256.4171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 136.3047 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.3005 to the December average rate of 386.9721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 392.7217 was up 47.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 267.1003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,854,434 CDF
2016 Average 4,672,702 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,128,341 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,726,093.37 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

398.4392
260.8334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to CDF 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 306.4281, compared to 373.1696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 66.7415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 306.4281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 373.1696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 33.7013 CDF (High: 379.8055 / Low: 346.1042). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2879 CDF (High: 373.0225 / Low: 368.7346).

July Spread (Volatile) ±33.7013
October Spread (Stable) ±4.2879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.5414 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 386.9721) against the same month in 2016 (average: 261.2471), the exchange rate shifted by +125.7250 (+48.12%).

2017 Avg (December) 386.9721
2016 Avg (December) 261.2471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 285.6103 256.4171 272.3005
February 295.2699 280.5010 286.5132
March 306.3459 293.5666 299.6247
April 323.7411 305.4138 312.7075
May 334.3425 323.2195 327.5873
June 347.2489 333.2237 339.8355
July 379.8055 346.1042 362.4533
August 386.3501 360.1699 371.7639
September 373.0473 364.1265 370.2225
October 373.0225 368.7346 370.6729
November 385.3792 369.0829 376.9331
December 392.7217 382.7028 386.9721