YEARLY HIGH
1.9983 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.8818 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9379 MYR

2018 FJD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.9983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 1.8818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1165 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9573 to the December average rate of 1.9654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9983 was down 8.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,992 MYR
2017 Average 10,440 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 9,409 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 582.51 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9826
1.8979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.9262, compared to 1.9497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0624 MYR (High: 1.9929 / Low: 1.9305). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 MYR (High: 1.9445 / Low: 1.9172).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0624
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.9755) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0114), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0358 (-1.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.9755
2017 Avg (November) 2.0114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9929 1.9305 1.9573
February 1.9575 1.9255 1.9386
March 1.9462 1.8841 1.9231
April 1.9222 1.8818 1.9050
May 1.9412 1.8860 1.9096
June 1.9427 1.9066 1.9236
July 1.9445 1.9172 1.9299
August 1.9626 1.9193 1.9397
September 1.9625 1.9316 1.9481
October 1.9528 1.9234 1.9393
November 1.9983 1.9361 1.9755
December 1.9865 1.9301 1.9654