2018 MDL to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2487 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.2306 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2401 MYR

2018 MDL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.2306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2334 to the December average rate of 0.2429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2487 was up 1.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,243 MYR

2017 Average 1,167 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 1,153 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.18 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2476

0.2321

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MDL 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 0.2358, compared to 0.2444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2358

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0100 MYR (High: 0.2440 / Low: 0.2340). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 MYR (High: 0.2373 / Low: 0.2342).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2463) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+3.26%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2463

2017 Avg (September) 0.2385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2378	0.2312	0.2334
February	0.2375	0.2306	0.2347
March	0.2375	0.2334	0.2356
April	0.2373	0.2342	0.2363
May	0.2440	0.2340	0.2381
June	0.2390	0.2345	0.2370
July	0.2452	0.2390	0.2423
August	0.2478	0.2439	0.2461
September	0.2487	0.2446	0.2463
October	0.2463	0.2430	0.2445
November	0.2469	0.2430	0.2445
December	0.2462	0.2415	0.2429