YEARLY HIGH
0.0430 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0391 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0406 MYR

2017 XPF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0396 to the December average rate of 0.0405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0430 was up 6.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 215 MYR
2016 Average 192 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 195 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.48 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0427
0.0391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0397, compared to 0.0415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0038 MYR (High: 0.0430 / Low: 0.0392). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MYR (High: 0.0428 / Low: 0.0422).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0396) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0389), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+1.96%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0396
2016 Avg (February) 0.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0400 0.0393 0.0396
February 0.0430 0.0392 0.0396
March 0.0400 0.0391 0.0396
April 0.0399 0.0391 0.0394
May 0.0404 0.0393 0.0399
June 0.0410 0.0397 0.0401
July 0.0424 0.0407 0.0414
August 0.0428 0.0422 0.0424
September 0.0426 0.0416 0.0421
October 0.0419 0.0412 0.0416
November 0.0414 0.0406 0.0410
December 0.0409 0.0401 0.0405