YEARLY HIGH
0.3352 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3092 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3213 CAD

2018 MYR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.3352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3143 to the December average rate of 0.3224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3352 was up 5.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3178, 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 6,703 CAD
2017 Average 6,039 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,183 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 519.81 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3329
0.3114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to CAD 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 0.3245, compared to 0.3181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0134 CAD (High: 0.3276 / Low: 0.3143). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 CAD (High: 0.3179 / Low: 0.3133).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3311) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0296 (+9.83%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3311
2017 Avg (March) 0.3015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3181 0.3092 0.3143
February 0.3276 0.3143 0.3214
March 0.3352 0.3272 0.3311
April 0.3344 0.3228 0.3278
May 0.3276 0.3176 0.3242
June 0.3323 0.3243 0.3282
July 0.3271 0.3210 0.3243
August 0.3219 0.3127 0.3187
September 0.3184 0.3104 0.3148
October 0.3154 0.3095 0.3132
November 0.3179 0.3133 0.3155
December 0.3302 0.3169 0.3224