YEARLY HIGH
0.0099 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0002 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0096 MYR

2018 KMF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0098 to the December average rate of 0.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0099 was down 10.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49 MYR
2017 Average 49 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.49 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0099
0.0093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0097, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0096 MYR (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0002). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0094).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0098
2017 Avg (January) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
February 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
March 0.0098 0.0097 0.0098
April 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
May 0.0098 0.0094 0.0096
June 0.0095 0.0094 0.0095
July 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
August 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
September 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
October 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
November 0.0097 0.0002 0.0094
December 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096