YEARLY HIGH
0.0026 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0024 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0025 MYR

2018 CDF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.0026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0025 to the December average rate of 0.0026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0026 was down 33.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13 MYR
2017 Average 15 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 12 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.09 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0026
0.0024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0024, compared to 0.0025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 MYR (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0024). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MYR (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0024).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0026) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0027), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.87%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0026
2017 Avg (November) 0.0027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0026 0.0024 0.0025
February 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
March 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
April 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
May 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
June 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
July 0.0026 0.0024 0.0025
August 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
September 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
October 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
November 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
December 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026