2018 LSL to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3395 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.2654 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3065 MYR

2018 LSL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.3395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.2654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0740 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3246 to the December average rate of 0.2926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3395 was down 4.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,697 MYR

2017 Average 1,617 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 1,327 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 370.21 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3357

0.2759

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3208, compared to 0.2923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3208

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0281 MYR (High: 0.2936 / Low: 0.2654). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 MYR (High: 0.3340 / Low: 0.3263).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3307) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3363), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-1.66%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3307

2017 Avg (February) 0.3363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3308	0.3203	0.3246
February	0.3395	0.3228	0.3307
March	0.3340	0.3263	0.3293
April	0.3275	0.3146	0.3215
May	0.3220	0.3105	0.3167
June	0.3159	0.2912	0.3019
July	0.3087	0.2917	0.3020
August	0.3080	0.2816	0.2950
September	0.2936	0.2654	0.2809
October	0.2926	0.2794	0.2863
November	0.3056	0.2888	0.2969
December	0.3050	0.2867	0.2926