2018 MAD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4430 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.4164 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4299 MYR

2018 MAD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 0.4430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.4164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4275 to the December average rate of 0.4374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4430 was down 3.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,215 MYR

2017 Average 2,215 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 2,082 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.16 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4419

0.4192

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.4238, compared to 0.4359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4238

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0136 MYR (High: 0.4300 / Low: 0.4164). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 MYR (High: 0.4411 / Low: 0.4364).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4398) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.28%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4398

2017 Avg (November) 0.4410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4352	0.4232	0.4275
February	0.4287	0.4230	0.4257
March	0.4278	0.4190	0.4251
April	0.4243	0.4188	0.4220
May	0.4300	0.4164	0.4215
June	0.4252	0.4173	0.4211
July	0.4307	0.4251	0.4280
August	0.4399	0.4280	0.4317
September	0.4427	0.4363	0.4400
October	0.4411	0.4364	0.4386
November	0.4430	0.4363	0.4398
December	0.4408	0.4325	0.4374