2018 MYR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1920 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.1795 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1858 GBP

2018 MYR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.1795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1830 to the December average rate of 0.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1920 was up 3.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1862, 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 3,840 GBP

2017 Average 3,612 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 3,589 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.53 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1905

0.1823

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GBP 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 0.1846, compared to 0.1870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1846

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0069 GBP (High: 0.1894 / Low: 0.1825). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 GBP (High: 0.1890 / Low: 0.1863).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1898) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+5.36%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1898

2017 Avg (August) 0.1802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1856	0.1798	0.1830
February	0.1856	0.1797	0.1830
March	0.1857	0.1803	0.1834
April	0.1853	0.1795	0.1830
May	0.1894	0.1825	0.1870
June	0.1897	0.1869	0.1881
July	0.1890	0.1863	0.1875
August	0.1920	0.1859	0.1898
September	0.1882	0.1821	0.1853
October	0.1881	0.1817	0.1847
November	0.1876	0.1830	0.1853
December	0.1913	0.1875	0.1892