YEARLY HIGH
2.0966 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.9189 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0069 MYR

2018 BZD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 2.0966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.9189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1777 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9682 to the December average rate of 2.0696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0966 was down 6.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,483 MYR
2017 Average 10,689 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 9,595 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 888.44 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0915
1.9200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.9593, compared to 2.0545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0951 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0952 MYR (High: 2.0236 / Low: 1.9283). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 MYR (High: 2.0662 / Low: 2.0473).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0952
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

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 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.0772) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+0.13%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.0772
2017 Avg (November) 2.0744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0236 1.9283 1.9682
February 1.9676 1.9338 1.9463
March 1.9562 1.9189 1.9430
April 1.9500 1.9197 1.9343
May 2.0133 1.9457 1.9754
June 2.0108 1.9721 1.9889
July 2.0228 2.0004 2.0142
August 2.0516 2.0227 2.0373
September 2.0662 2.0473 2.0588
October 2.0869 2.0587 2.0697
November 2.0966 2.0582 2.0772
December 2.0808 2.0492 2.0696