YEARLY HIGH
1.6642 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.5028 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5911 MYR

2017 XCD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.6642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.5028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1614 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6499 to the December average rate of 1.5088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6642 was up 0.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,321 MYR
2016 Average 7,670 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 7,514 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 806.86 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6640
1.4947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.6243, compared to 1.5580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0542 MYR (High: 1.5674 / Low: 1.5132). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 MYR (High: 1.5907 / Low: 1.5828).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0542
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.6499) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0460 (+2.87%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.6499
2016 Avg (January) 1.6039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6642 1.6389 1.6499
February 1.6496 1.6372 1.6438
March 1.6512 1.6325 1.6424
April 1.6416 1.6063 1.6296
May 1.6090 1.5794 1.5974
June 1.5908 1.5755 1.5829
July 1.5907 1.5828 1.5873
August 1.5902 1.5791 1.5851
September 1.5802 1.5502 1.5592
October 1.5694 1.5593 1.5647
November 1.5674 1.5132 1.5426
December 1.5134 1.5028 1.5088