2018 BGN to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4951 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.3531 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4356 MYR

2018 BGN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.4951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 2.3531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1420 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4669 to the December average rate of 2.4267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4951 was down 4.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,476 MYR

2017 Average 12,409 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 11,766 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 710.10 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4792

2.3787

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 2.4378, compared to 2.4333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1016 MYR (High: 2.4547 / Low: 2.3531). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0343 MYR (High: 2.4367 / Low: 2.4024).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1016

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0343

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 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.4708) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0535 (+2.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.4708

2017 Avg (February) 2.4173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4923	2.4446	2.4669
February	2.4951	2.4423	2.4708
March	2.4782	2.4290	2.4615
April	2.4623	2.4192	2.4395
May	2.4547	2.3531	2.4012
June	2.4078	2.3660	2.3870
July	2.4367	2.4024	2.4198
August	2.4713	2.3784	2.4148
September	2.4882	2.4428	2.4655
October	2.4641	2.4209	2.4428
November	2.4541	2.4016	2.4304
December	2.4558	2.4076	2.4267