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The average APY (Annual Percentage Yield) on a 3-year CD is 1.38% APY. However, the best 3-year CD rate is Valley Direct 3 Year Variable CD - APY APY from Valley Direct. This CD is a variable-rate CD, which means the rate may go up or down during the term depending on economic conditions.