2018 MYR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5185 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.4762 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4960 BBD

2018 MYR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.5185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.4762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0423 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5057 to the December average rate of 0.4794, 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 0.5185 was up 5.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4924, 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 10,371 BBD

2017 Average 9,311 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,524 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 847.00 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5181

0.4745

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BBD 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 0.5079, compared to 0.4840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0237 BBD (High: 0.5162 / Low: 0.4924). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 BBD (High: 0.4858 / Low: 0.4816).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.5123) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0617 (+13.69%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.5123

2017 Avg (March) 0.4506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5162	0.4924	0.5057
February	0.5145	0.5055	0.5112
March	0.5185	0.5089	0.5123
April	0.5179	0.5099	0.5145
May	0.5100	0.4943	0.5037
June	0.5035	0.4947	0.5002
July	0.4972	0.4919	0.4940
August	0.4918	0.4847	0.4886
September	0.4858	0.4816	0.4832
October	0.4831	0.4780	0.4808
November	0.4817	0.4762	0.4781
December	0.4840	0.4768	0.4794