2018 MYR to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MYR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MYR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 9.9827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.5766.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4060 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8067 to the December average rate of 9.0604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 88.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.9827 was up 111.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MYR to ARS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.4755, compared to 8.3474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8719 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.7343 ARS (High: 9.4111 / Low: 6.6768). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0710 ARS (High: 5.2444 / Low: 5.1733).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4186 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 9.3187) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0898), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2289 (+127.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0466 | 4.5766 | 4.8067 |
| February | 5.1576 | 4.9632 | 5.0679 |
| March | 5.2271 | 5.1377 | 5.1780 |
| April | 5.2444 | 5.1733 | 5.2070 |
| May | 6.3225 | 5.2812 | 5.9299 |
| June | 7.1654 | 6.2558 | 6.6637 |
| July | 7.1808 | 6.7156 | 6.8218 |
| August | 9.4111 | 6.6768 | 7.2931 |
| September | 9.9827 | 8.9198 | 9.3187 |
| October | 9.5349 | 8.5774 | 8.9000 |
| November | 9.3320 | 8.4548 | 8.6904 |
| December | 9.1868 | 8.7706 | 9.0604 |