YEARLY HIGH
27.8702 ALL
YEARLY LOW
25.6011 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.7898 ALL

2018 MYR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 27.8702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 25.6011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2691 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.6780 to the December average rate of 26.0092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.8702 was down 3.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.9970, 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 557,404 ALL
2017 Average 553,158 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 512,022 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,382.66 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.8448
25.8423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to ALL 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 27.2621, compared to 26.3175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.0339 ALL (High: 27.4633 / Low: 26.4294). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3494 ALL (High: 26.3959 / Low: 26.0466).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0339
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3494

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3925 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 27.6780) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.7665), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0885 (-3.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 27.6780
2017 Avg (January) 28.7665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.8702 27.2472 27.6780
February 27.8140 27.2263 27.4718
March 27.5711 26.8035 27.2496
April 27.5246 26.8304 27.1043
May 27.4633 26.4294 27.0456
June 27.3366 26.5072 27.0235
July 26.8633 26.4001 26.6310
August 27.0135 26.1735 26.6114
September 26.4731 25.9733 26.2373
October 26.3959 26.0466 26.2056
November 26.4024 25.9975 26.2104
December 26.3653 25.6011 26.0092