YEARLY HIGH
0.3813 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.3257 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3487 BND

2018 MYR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.3257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0556 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3342 to the December average rate of 0.3762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3813 was up 14.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3321, 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 7,626 BND
2017 Average 6,424 BND
Yearly Trough Low 6,514 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,112.34 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3804
0.3300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BND 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 0.3411, compared to 0.3563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0519 BND (High: 0.3813 / Low: 0.3295). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BND (High: 0.3392 / Low: 0.3358).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0519
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3762) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0461 (+13.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3762
2017 Avg (December) 0.3301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3379 0.3292 0.3342
February 0.3392 0.3358 0.3373
March 0.3396 0.3347 0.3369
April 0.3412 0.3369 0.3387
May 0.3698 0.3300 0.3404
June 0.3790 0.3313 0.3590
July 0.3739 0.3325 0.3506
August 0.3716 0.3334 0.3679
September 0.3670 0.3300 0.3573
October 0.3407 0.3298 0.3386
November 0.3770 0.3257 0.3469
December 0.3813 0.3295 0.3762