2018 BND to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0703 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.6225 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8744 MYR

2018 BND to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 3.0703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.6225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4478 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9924 to the December average rate of 2.6596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0703 was down 3.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,351 MYR

2017 Average 15,570 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 13,112 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,239.06 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0257

2.6264

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.9351, compared to 2.8137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9351

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.4181 MYR (High: 3.0703 / Low: 2.6522). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0302 MYR (High: 2.9781 / Low: 2.9479).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4181

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.8873) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.0759), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1886 (-6.13%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.8873

2017 Avg (November) 3.0759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0377	2.9590	2.9924
February	2.9781	2.9479	2.9644
March	2.9878	2.9450	2.9680
April	2.9682	2.9307	2.9526
May	3.0307	2.7042	2.9397
June	3.0186	2.6385	2.7933
July	3.0075	2.6744	2.8598
August	2.9995	2.6911	2.7189
September	3.0304	2.7248	2.8030
October	3.0319	2.9352	2.9535
November	3.0703	2.6522	2.8873
December	3.0353	2.6225	2.6596