2018 AUD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1675 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.9092 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.0144 MYR

2018 AUD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.1675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.9092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2583 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1459 to the December average rate of 2.9872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.1675 was down 7.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,838 MYR

2017 Average 16,482 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 14,546 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,291.39 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.1652

2.9344

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AUD 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 3.0372, compared to 2.9916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0372

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1750 MYR (High: 3.0842 / Low: 2.9092). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0430 MYR (High: 3.1675 / Low: 3.1245).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1750

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0430

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0675 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.1459) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.3248), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1789 (-5.38%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.1459

2017 Avg (January) 3.3248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.1675	3.1245	3.1459
February	3.1364	3.0413	3.0784
March	3.0785	2.9547	3.0283
April	3.0262	2.9541	2.9854
May	3.0186	2.9339	2.9894
June	3.0449	2.9524	2.9955
July	3.0184	2.9650	2.9982
August	3.0266	2.9606	2.9991
September	3.0165	2.9473	2.9791
October	2.9923	2.9245	2.9536
November	3.0721	2.9966	3.0324
December	3.0842	2.9092	2.9872