YEARLY HIGH
0.0200 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0108 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0114 MYR

2018 MRO to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.0108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0111 to the December average rate of 0.0117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0200 was up 58.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100 MYR
2017 Average 60 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 54 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.87 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0123
0.0108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0111, compared to 0.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0084 MYR (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0115).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0122) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+4.06%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0122
2017 Avg (October) 0.0117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0115 0.0109 0.0111
February 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
March 0.0110 0.0108 0.0110
April 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
May 0.0114 0.0110 0.0112
June 0.0114 0.0112 0.0112
July 0.0114 0.0113 0.0114
August 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
September 0.0116 0.0115 0.0116
October 0.0200 0.0116 0.0122
November 0.0118 0.0116 0.0117
December 0.0117 0.0116 0.0117