YEARLY HIGH
0.0087 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0080 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0084 MYR

2018 AMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0080.

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 0.0082 to the December average rate of 0.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0087 was down 6.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44 MYR
2017 Average 45 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 40 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.48 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0087
0.0080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.0082, compared to 0.0085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0085).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0086) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0086
2017 Avg (November) 0.0086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0084 0.0081 0.0082
February 0.0082 0.0081 0.0081
March 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
April 0.0081 0.0080 0.0081
May 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
June 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
July 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
August 0.0086 0.0085 0.0085
September 0.0086 0.0085 0.0086
October 0.0086 0.0085 0.0086
November 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
December 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086