YEARLY HIGH
0.0078 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0071 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0074 MYR

2017 XAF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0072 to the December average rate of 0.0074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0078 was up 5.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39 MYR
2016 Average 35 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 36 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.33 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0078
0.0071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MYR 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 0.0072, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0074). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0077).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0077) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+12.50%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0077
2016 Avg (August) 0.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
February 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
March 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
April 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
May 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073
June 0.0075 0.0073 0.0073
July 0.0077 0.0074 0.0075
August 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
September 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077
October 0.0076 0.0075 0.0076
November 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075
December 0.0074 0.0073 0.0074