YEARLY HIGH
0.2718 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2485 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2613 MYR

2018 MVR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.2718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.2485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0233 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2568 to the December average rate of 0.2700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2718 was down 10.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,359 MYR
2017 Average 1,393 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,243 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.57 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2725
0.2501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.2550, compared to 0.2677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0121 MYR (High: 0.2637 / Low: 0.2516). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 MYR (High: 0.2708 / Low: 0.2687).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2714), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.29%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2707
2017 Avg (November) 0.2714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2637 0.2516 0.2568
February 0.2568 0.2517 0.2535
March 0.2542 0.2495 0.2527
April 0.2538 0.2485 0.2520
May 0.2609 0.2538 0.2561
June 0.2624 0.2563 0.2588
July 0.2640 0.2599 0.2624
August 0.2669 0.2639 0.2652
September 0.2692 0.2663 0.2684
October 0.2708 0.2687 0.2695
November 0.2718 0.2687 0.2707
December 0.2714 0.2673 0.2700