YEARLY HIGH
1.6296 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.5291 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5720 CNY

2017 MYR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.6296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 1.5291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1005 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5470 to the December average rate of 1.6167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6296 was down 3.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6945, 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 32,593 CNY
2016 Average 32,094 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 30,582 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,010.62 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6237
1.5401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to CNY 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 1.5663, compared to 1.5778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0570 CNY (High: 1.6168 / Low: 1.5598). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 CNY (High: 1.5830 / Low: 1.5691).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0570
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.6167) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5531), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0636 (+4.10%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.6167
2016 Avg (December) 1.5531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5551 1.5300 1.5470
February 1.5551 1.5390 1.5473
March 1.5600 1.5409 1.5530
April 1.5923 1.5442 1.5640
May 1.6065 1.5856 1.5946
June 1.5958 1.5785 1.5918
July 1.5830 1.5691 1.5781
August 1.5812 1.5409 1.5572
September 1.5784 1.5291 1.5588
October 1.5770 1.5574 1.5675
November 1.6168 1.5598 1.5886
December 1.6296 1.6012 1.6167