2018 MYR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

461.1600 BIF

YEARLY LOW

422.3365 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

440.7788 BIF

2018 MYR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 461.1600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 422.3365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.8236 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 445.8387 to the December average rate of 433.2373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 461.1600 was up 6.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 433.8800, 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 9,223,200 BIF

2017 Average 8,023,065 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 8,446,729 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 776,471.08 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

458.4535

426.3497

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BIF 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 449.1433, compared to 432.4143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.7291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 449.1433

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 432.4143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 25.1505 BIF (High: 457.0860 / Low: 431.9356). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5015 BIF (High: 431.8538 / Low: 426.3523).

January Spread (Volatile) ±25.1505

September Spread (Stable) ±5.5015

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 9.6018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 455.7782) against the same month in 2017 (average: 385.4005), the exchange rate shifted by +70.3777 (+18.26%).

2018 Avg (April) 455.7782

2017 Avg (April) 385.4005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	457.0860	431.9356	445.8387
February	455.5631	444.7914	451.0847
March	460.8418	448.0945	452.4414
April	461.1600	450.8025	455.7782
May	452.2989	436.5473	446.1765
June	447.7857	437.5494	443.5406
July	441.8319	433.7277	437.5297
August	437.8524	429.2516	433.7474
September	431.8538	426.3523	429.0251
October	435.7963	423.8189	430.6835
November	436.0360	422.3365	430.2628
December	437.7336	428.4099	433.2373