2018 GMD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0865 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.0796 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0839 MYR

2018 GMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0824 to the December average rate of 0.0843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0865 was down 17.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 432 MYR

2017 Average 470 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 398 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.25 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0856

0.0820

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GMD 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 0.0831, compared to 0.0847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0831

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0056 MYR (High: 0.0852 / Low: 0.0796). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MYR (High: 0.0847 / Low: 0.0840).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0853) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0915), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-6.82%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0853

2017 Avg (September) 0.0915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0852	0.0796	0.0824
February	0.0839	0.0814	0.0827
March	0.0833	0.0814	0.0825
April	0.0832	0.0815	0.0823
May	0.0858	0.0831	0.0842
June	0.0858	0.0842	0.0847
July	0.0859	0.0841	0.0849
August	0.0859	0.0845	0.0851
September	0.0865	0.0839	0.0853
October	0.0846	0.0836	0.0841
November	0.0847	0.0840	0.0844
December	0.0848	0.0836	0.0843