YEARLY HIGH
0.9523 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.8746 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9109 AED

2018 MYR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.9523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.8746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0777 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9288 to the December average rate of 0.8804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9523 was up 5.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,045 AED
2017 Average 17,099 AED
Yearly Trough Low 17,491 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,554.11 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9515
0.8715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to AED 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 0.9328, compared to 0.8889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0437 AED (High: 0.9480 / Low: 0.9043). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 AED (High: 0.8922 / Low: 0.8845).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0437
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.9408) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1133 (+13.70%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.9408
2017 Avg (March) 0.8275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9480 0.9043 0.9288
February 0.9448 0.9283 0.9388
March 0.9523 0.9345 0.9408
April 0.9511 0.9365 0.9448
May 0.9366 0.9079 0.9250
June 0.9247 0.9085 0.9187
July 0.9131 0.9035 0.9073
August 0.9033 0.8901 0.8973
September 0.8922 0.8845 0.8874
October 0.8872 0.8778 0.8831
November 0.8848 0.8746 0.8781
December 0.8888 0.8757 0.8804