2018 MYR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.5615 GMD

YEARLY LOW

11.5663 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.9205 GMD

2018 MYR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 12.5615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 11.5663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9951 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1387 to the December average rate of 11.8564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.5615 was up 7.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.7355, 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 251,230 GMD

2017 Average 213,435 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 231,327 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,902.81 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.1899

11.6855

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GMD 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 12.0310, compared to 11.8101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0310

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.8260 GMD (High: 12.5615 / Low: 11.7355). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1105 GMD (High: 11.9111 / Low: 11.8005).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8260

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2694 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12.1387) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.7657), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3731 (+24.30%).

2018 Avg (January) 12.1387

2017 Avg (January) 9.7657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5615	11.7355	12.1387
February	12.2840	11.9238	12.0990
March	12.2868	12.0093	12.1182
April	12.2708	12.0199	12.1479
May	12.0311	11.6603	11.8785
June	11.8817	11.6584	11.8035
July	11.8875	11.6468	11.7830
August	11.8387	11.6379	11.7518
September	11.9143	11.5663	11.7275
October	11.9660	11.8170	11.8965
November	11.9111	11.8005	11.8453
December	11.9655	11.7892	11.8564