YEARLY HIGH
0.2441 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2206 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2290 CHF

2017 MYR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.2441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.2206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2261 to the December average rate of 0.2419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2441 was down 2.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2506, 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 4,882 CHF
2016 Average 4,760 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,411 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 470.43 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2437
0.2220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to CHF 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 0.2265, compared to 0.2315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0078 CHF (High: 0.2318 / Low: 0.2241). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 CHF (High: 0.2291 / Low: 0.2257).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2419) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+5.75%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2419
2016 Avg (December) 0.2288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2284 0.2233 0.2261
February 0.2274 0.2238 0.2255
March 0.2279 0.2234 0.2258
April 0.2291 0.2257 0.2273
May 0.2324 0.2250 0.2283
June 0.2285 0.2225 0.2263
July 0.2264 0.2206 0.2238
August 0.2274 0.2232 0.2252
September 0.2318 0.2241 0.2283
October 0.2358 0.2295 0.2323
November 0.2407 0.2358 0.2378
December 0.2441 0.2387 0.2419