YEARLY HIGH
140.4318 XAF
YEARLY LOW
128.4104 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.3110 XAF

2017 MYR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 140.4318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 128.4104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0215 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.5653 to the December average rate of 135.8511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 140.4318 was down 6.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 150.6323, 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 2,808,637 XAF
2016 Average 2,867,961 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,568,207 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,429.37 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

140.0553
128.5955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to XAF 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 138.1695, compared to 132.4526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.1695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.4526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 4.9451 XAF (High: 134.5548 / Low: 129.6096). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8740 XAF (High: 130.2844 / Low: 128.4104).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.9451
August Spread (Stable) ±1.8740

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.0116 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 138.3486) against the same month in 2016 (average: 145.1491), the exchange rate shifted by -6.8005 (-4.69%).

2017 Avg (March) 138.3486
2016 Avg (March) 145.1491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.0278 137.6289 138.5653
February 140.0095 137.4501 138.8472
March 140.4318 136.9998 138.3486
April 140.2548 137.4891 139.1003
May 139.3885 135.4673 137.4824
June 137.7535 133.7840 136.6731
July 134.5548 129.6096 132.6615
August 130.2844 128.4104 129.5505
September 132.2941 129.1540 130.6640
October 133.3804 131.0957 132.0047
November 135.2982 132.7326 133.9837
December 136.9339 134.5392 135.8511