YEARLY HIGH
160.8404 CLP
YEARLY LOW
143.4952 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.9108 CLP

2017 MYR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 160.8404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 143.4952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.3452 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.0166 to the December average rate of 155.7661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 160.8404 was down 8.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 174.9939, 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 3,216,808 CLP
2016 Average 3,269,353 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,869,904 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 346,904.11 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

156.8664
143.6636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to CLP 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 150.3063, compared to 151.5152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.3063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.5152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 9.7918 CLP (High: 160.8404 / Low: 151.0486). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9573 CLP (High: 146.4525 / Low: 143.4952).

December Spread (Volatile) ±9.7918
February Spread (Stable) ±2.9573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.2527 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 155.7661) against the same month in 2016 (average: 149.6169), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1492 (+4.11%).

2017 Avg (December) 155.7661
2016 Avg (December) 149.6169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.4641 145.9955 148.0166
February 146.4525 143.4952 144.7638
March 150.7408 146.4089 149.0531
April 153.6398 146.5153 148.9630
May 157.7233 153.2777 155.5890
June 157.1278 154.0783 155.4525
July 155.1774 150.6996 153.4164
August 152.2499 146.5826 150.2338
September 151.5948 145.8755 148.5472
October 151.2831 146.8497 149.1113
November 158.2735 148.9499 152.0162
December 160.8404 151.0486 155.7661