YEARLY HIGH
0.4628 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.4200 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4460 ANG

2018 MYR to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.4628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.4200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0428 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4513 to the December average rate of 0.4257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4628 was up 5.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4394, 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 9,256 ANG
2017 Average 8,290 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 8,400 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 855.70 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4626
0.4206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to ANG 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 0.4545, compared to 0.4376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0220 ANG (High: 0.4605 / Low: 0.4385). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 ANG (High: 0.4540 / Low: 0.4491).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.4571) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0565 (+14.10%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4571
2017 Avg (March) 0.4006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4605 0.4385 0.4513
February 0.4592 0.4513 0.4563
March 0.4628 0.4540 0.4571
April 0.4626 0.4554 0.4591
May 0.4564 0.4436 0.4516
June 0.4540 0.4491 0.4516
July 0.4584 0.4499 0.4544
August 0.4563 0.4474 0.4509
September 0.4483 0.4289 0.4436
October 0.4290 0.4232 0.4266
November 0.4279 0.4200 0.4241
December 0.4297 0.4232 0.4257