2018 BAM to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5193 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.3520 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4379 MYR

2018 BAM to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 2.5193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 2.3520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1674 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4646 to the December average rate of 2.4280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5193 was down 3.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,597 MYR

2017 Average 12,406 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 11,760 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 836.86 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4827

2.3781

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.4382, compared to 2.4377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4382

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1051 MYR (High: 2.4571 / Low: 2.3520). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0382 MYR (High: 2.4613 / Low: 2.4231).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1051

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0382

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.4740) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5674), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0934 (-3.64%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.4740

2017 Avg (September) 2.5674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4928	2.4454	2.4646
February	2.4895	2.4454	2.4712
March	2.4757	2.4292	2.4614
April	2.4613	2.4231	2.4428
May	2.4571	2.3520	2.4023
June	2.4097	2.3635	2.3868
July	2.4713	2.4054	2.4247
August	2.4613	2.3744	2.4176
September	2.5193	2.4448	2.4740
October	2.4956	2.4219	2.4438
November	2.5006	2.4102	2.4379
December	2.4568	2.4078	2.4280