2018 BWP to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4143 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.3762 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3962 MYR

2018 BWP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.4143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.3762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0380 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4059 to the December average rate of 0.3901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4143 was down 5.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,071 MYR

2017 Average 2,078 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 1,881 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 190.19 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4120

0.3812

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.4029, compared to 0.3895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4029

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0191 MYR (High: 0.3962 / Low: 0.3772). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 MYR (High: 0.4059 / Low: 0.3987).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4250), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0156 (-3.67%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4094

2017 Avg (February) 0.4250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4142	0.4028	0.4059
February	0.4143	0.4051	0.4094
March	0.4114	0.4041	0.4081
April	0.4059	0.3987	0.4024
May	0.4077	0.3966	0.4002
June	0.3987	0.3831	0.3911
July	0.3976	0.3865	0.3929
August	0.3962	0.3772	0.3873
September	0.3919	0.3762	0.3837
October	0.3923	0.3839	0.3898
November	0.3983	0.3877	0.3933
December	0.3965	0.3853	0.3901