YEARLY HIGH
0.0072 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0066 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 MYR

2018 CRC to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0070 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0072 was down 11.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36 MYR
2017 Average 38 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 33 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.01 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0072
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0069, compared to 0.0071 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) 0.0069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0068). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0072).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0072) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-3.03%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0072
2017 Avg (August) 0.0074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0072 0.0068 0.0070
February 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
March 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
April 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
May 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
June 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
July 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
August 0.0072 0.0072 0.0072
September 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
October 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
November 0.0070 0.0066 0.0069
December 0.0070 0.0068 0.0070