2018 BBD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1000 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.9285 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0177 MYR

2018 BBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 2.1000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.9285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1715 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9776 to the December average rate of 2.0861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1000 was down 6.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,500 MYR

2017 Average 10,748 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 9,642 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 857.55 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1062

1.9290

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.9691, compared to 2.0663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0934 MYR (High: 2.0307 / Low: 1.9373). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 MYR (High: 2.0765 / Low: 2.0585).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0934

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.0915) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0845), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+0.33%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.0915

2017 Avg (November) 2.0845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0307	1.9373	1.9776
February	1.9784	1.9437	1.9564
March	1.9651	1.9285	1.9521
April	1.9610	1.9310	1.9438
May	2.0230	1.9607	1.9855
June	2.0215	1.9863	1.9991
July	2.0328	2.0114	2.0242
August	2.0633	2.0332	2.0467
September	2.0765	2.0585	2.0695
October	2.0922	2.0700	2.0797
November	2.1000	2.0758	2.0915
December	2.0972	2.0663	2.0861