YEARLY HIGH
140.5998 XOF
YEARLY LOW
128.4104 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.4048 XOF

2017 MYR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 140.5998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 128.4104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1894 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.7902 to the December average rate of 135.8511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 140.5998 was down 7.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 151.2126, 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 2,811,996 XOF
2016 Average 2,877,033 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,568,207 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 243,788.65 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

140.1086
128.5907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to XOF 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 138.3348, compared to 132.4747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.3348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.4747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 5.2928 XOF (High: 134.9024 / Low: 129.6096). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8740 XOF (High: 130.2844 / Low: 128.4104).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.2928
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 3.9909 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 139.0849) against the same month in 2016 (average: 142.3897), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3048 (-2.32%).

2017 Avg (February) 139.0849
2016 Avg (February) 142.3897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139.7102 137.6417 138.7902
February 140.5998 137.7328 139.0849
March 140.3540 137.3555 138.6425
April 140.3068 137.7454 139.1487
May 139.4419 135.6597 137.5576
June 137.6467 134.1521 136.7850
July 134.9024 129.6096 132.7941
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