YEARLY HIGH
3.2344 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.9836 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1134 MYR

2018 CAD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.2344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.9836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2508 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1817 to the December average rate of 3.1023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2344 was down 6.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,172 MYR
2017 Average 16,571 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 14,918 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,254.10 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2107
3.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 3.0827, compared to 3.1440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1300 MYR (High: 3.1821 / Low: 3.0521). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0468 MYR (High: 3.1922 / Low: 3.1455).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1300
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0468

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0914 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.1817) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.3749), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1932 (-5.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.1817
2017 Avg (January) 3.3749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2344 3.1434 3.1817
February 3.1821 3.0521 3.1114
March 3.0561 2.9836 3.0200
April 3.0974 2.9907 3.0511
May 3.1483 3.0527 3.0848
June 3.0837 3.0095 3.0473
July 3.1148 3.0576 3.0834
August 3.1977 3.1062 3.1380
September 3.2216 3.1406 3.1771
October 3.2310 3.1704 3.1934
November 3.1922 3.1455 3.1700
December 3.1558 3.0284 3.1023