2018 LRD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0324 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.0250 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0282 MYR

2018 LRD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0312 to the December average rate of 0.0265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0324 was down 34.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 162 MYR

2017 Average 209 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 125 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.72 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0317

0.0256

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0299, compared to 0.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0299

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0023 MYR (High: 0.0324 / Low: 0.0300). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0267 / Low: 0.0264).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0312) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0476), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0164 (-34.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0312

2017 Avg (January) 0.0476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0324	0.0300	0.0312
February	0.0321	0.0300	0.0310
March	0.0301	0.0293	0.0298
April	0.0299	0.0293	0.0297
May	0.0306	0.0288	0.0297
June	0.0288	0.0269	0.0281
July	0.0269	0.0250	0.0261
August	0.0269	0.0265	0.0267
September	0.0269	0.0259	0.0267
October	0.0267	0.0264	0.0266
November	0.0267	0.0264	0.0265
December	0.0267	0.0262	0.0265